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Going Green Essentials
There are many things you can do to live an eco-friendly lifestyle, but if you do not know where to start, it can be overwhelming.
We have simplified this process by coming up with the Going Green Essentials. This is a list of practices or purchasing habits that can help you go green almost instantly.
Are You Ready To Go Green?
#1 Reusable Shopping Bags
Plastic bags are very non-eco-friendly. Using Envirosax (tm) Reusable Shopping Bags is definitely a stylish, easy, and great way to go green now!
#2 Reusable Water Bottles
Instead of buying water in small plastic bottles, use these great, colorful, and reliable reusable bottles. No more plastic bottle waste would be a great thing for the environment!
#3 Eliminate Junk Mail Now
No one I know enjoys getting junk mail. Trees are also not big fans of it either. Here is a great solution:
> Green Dimes Junk Mail Elimination
Green Dimes offer a free plan or 2 paid plans (only $20 and $36) with valuable resources and helpful information. Regardless which plan you sign up for, GreenDimes will give you $1!
#4 Recharging Batteries
Disposable alkaline batteries are a hassle and they are not very eco-friendly. The great alternative is to use re-chargeable batteries. These batteries may be a little more expensive upfront, but they can last the lifespan of 500 alkaline batteries when re-charged. Yup, 500!
Rechargeable Real Goods NiMH Batteries come in all various types and sizes.
Also, buy a recharger to re-fuel your batteries. Here are three we like and recommend:
> AccuManager 20 Batter Charger
This is the best and fastest battery charger that we have seen. It will charge most types of batteries. Also, you can charge different battery types, sizes, and charging times all at the same time.
> Large Rechargeable Battery Kit
This includes the AccuManager (above) and 4AAAs, 8 AAs, and 4 Cs.
> Real Goods Charger
A more affordable alternative to the AccuManager. However, it only charges AA or AAA NiMH or NiCad batteries. It takes up most types of batteries between 4 to 5 hours.
#5 Change A Light Bulb
The energy savings for CFLs are undeniable! Although they have been criticized lately for their mercury content, their mercury content is very minute, and also many nationwide retailers have started accepting CFL and properly disposing of them.
With the amazing lifespan of a CFL, you won't have to worry about disposing of your CFL in many years!
#6 The Organic Lifestyle
There are many benefits to maintaining an organic lifestyle. If you need help to get started, here are a few books that we have read and recommend to help you get started on or to help you maintain an organic lifestyle:
> The Ultimate Organic Lifestyle
More Green Essentials are coming soon!
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