Of course there are many things you can do to help save the world like install solar power in your home or business, or switch to biodiesel, but here are some simple things that anyone can easily do in every day life.
1) Use compact fluorescent light bulbs everywhere you can.
Pros:
-cheaper in the long run (uses way less energy and lasts longer)
-you may not have to change bulbs for ten years (I’ve had several last 12 years and five moves to four states.)
-you will lower your carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (doing your part to slow global warming)
-feel good about being a responsible global citizen
Cons:
-higher initial cost than standard bulbs
-don’t fit or look good in all fixtures
-different light quality; usually only matters for artists etc.
-takes money out of the pockets of regular light bulb manufacturers
-you lose the direct historical link to Edison’s first light bulb
2) Recycle
Pros:
-it takes less energy to recycle than to make the same thing again from scratch, therefore reducing CO2 emissions
-reduce the strain on existing landfills, and slow down the need for new ones
-reduce the amount of toxins released in your community (in the case of batteries, motor oil, etc)
-feel good about being a responsible global citizen
Cons:
-takes a few minutes
-you have to have space for a recycle bin
-it will take longer for garbage to take over the world
While you’re at it, you might as well do the other two in the saying too: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
3) Turn your thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer. Even if its only 2 degrees it will make a big difference in the long run.
Pros:
-saves you money
-you will lower your CO2 emissions (doing your part to slow global warming)
Cons:
-you might have to adjust your clothing and wear pants in the winter instead of shorts. In the summer though… who needs clothes at all? It’s your house right?!?
-it will take more time to spend all your money
4) Plant a Tree (or Twenty)
Pros:
-offset your CO2 emissions since trees absorb it and give off oxygen
-trees are good fer lookin’ at
-feel good about being a responsible global citizen
Cons:
-you might get your fingers dirty
-depending on the tree you might have to rake leaves… unless you plant on other people’s property, and then it’s THEIR problem
5) Buy locally grown food, like from the farmer’s market
Pros:
-it will keep longer since it didn’t spend any time in transit
-its fresher and will probably taste better
-its cheaper
-you support both farmers, and your local community
-it takes less energy to get the food to you from a local source than to ship it across the country, therefore reducing CO2 emissions
-frozen food uses 10 times the energy as fresh food
-feel good about contributing to your local community
-you might see your friends there
-if you’re REALLY lucky, you might get to see a street performer
Cons:
-you will have to wake up before the crack of noon and actually go down to the farmer’s market to get your groceries
-you run the risk of learning to like food that hasn’t been deep fried
*Extra Credit!*
Think about what you do on a daily basis, and try to find other small things you can do that could make a difference. If we all do what we can everyday, we can change the world. Think Globally, Act Locally.
For a more complete list of things you can do check out this site:
http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/whatyoucando/index.html
If you like lists of simple things, here’s another one that will help you if you have massive guilt about loving your car.
5 Simple Things You Can Do to Increase Your Gas Mileage
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