We've all heard the constant buzzwords: global warming, pollution, natural disasters? the list goes on and on. Now, more households are looking to see how they can tweak their homes. On Living with Ed, Ed Begley Jr. details dozens of ways he has made his household greener. Here are 5 things anyone can do to go green, even if they aren't a celeb!
- Buy an energy saving car. Granted, you might love your power hungry, gas-guzzling model, but the environment sure doesn't. A eco-friendly car, like a hybrid or electric, will put money back in your pocketbook with increased mileage, while giving the air a break on pollutants.
- Embrace the sun. Solar panels are one quick step to fashioning your house in Begley fashion. Ed has touted that his house and car have been powered by solar energy since 1990. If solar isn't the most feasible option, consider wind power.
- Unplug appliances you don't use. Not only does this method save electricity, but also it puts a hefty chunk of unused power back into your wallet. These "vampire" appliances, as they are known, can be hooked up to a new innovation called the 'green switch', or 'smart switch'. Link all the vampires up to the green switch, and with a simple press all these nonessential items are turned off!
- Get out and walk! Leave your high-pollutant automobile and take a stroll to your next destination or utilize public transportation. Nearly anyone can afford a bicycle, especially if you pick one up used.
- Do your research. Know that you are not perfect and always strive to learn more. Go to he Climate Crisis Calculator and find out how much carbon dioxide you are putting into the air. Or utilize your search engines when looking for more information about going green. Ed recommends nrdc.org.
