green living is the best living: part i

photo credits: gaithersburg home consultant

an introduction to green living 
 
looking for a way to add a little loveliness to your life? try going green. there is nothing more satisfying than knowing that you are giving back to your earth. and for all those climate crisis skeptics out there: even if you don't buy into global warming, you can still care about the earth. after all, for everything this earth provides you, why not give it a little love in return?

many people scoff about being eco-friendly. i have heard many people refer to it as a way for companies to make extra money by just raising prices on "eco-friendly" products. however, the fact of the matter is this: the reason why the prices are higher are that the companies incur more cost in making products that are eco-friendly. it's not just a way to exploit consumers' goodwill and love for the earth. and you don't have to spend an extra thousands in order to be eco-friendly. i know that in this economy, it's hard to scrape up the extra cash.

so for part i of my eco-friendly series, here's a few easy tips for those of you who are looking to go eco-friendly:

•  recycle, recycle, recycle! it's a lesson that we've been learning since we were young, but yet one that many people still don't follow. so give it a try. reuse, reduce, recycle. 
• conserve water. when washing dishes or brushing your teeth, don't leave the water running unless you're using it at that moment. avoid baths- they use too much water. keep your showers short. 
• lighten up. use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CLF) in your house. not only will these lights help the environment, it helps keep your energy bill lower as well.
• sustain yourself. try growing some of your favorite fruits or vegetables. not only will you save money when it comes to groceries, but you'll avoid getting food grown with chemicals. 

if you're looking for a way to go green, try these easy tips. i know it's all common sense and is preached to us daily, but it's easy to forget these rules and the importance of them. so here's just a reminder: it's great to be eco-friendly. give it a try. the earth will love you for it.