Here are some ways one would promote the change to a more energy efficient and cost efficient way for themselves, and a better cleaner climate and environment. These are fairly simple, they just need to become a habit and widespread. A lot of time it can't become a habit because we are so busy. This involves remembering to do these things and not all of us are in the best situations in that we are inclined to care. Some of just don't care overall.
However, even upon crappy non-progressive days we must care because a hurricane, twister, tornado, cyclone, tropical storms, tsunamis, or rising waters or flooding will not deter or stop because we're having a bad day or year. In my case, remember the Tropical Storm Floyd.
Household Energy Use
Unplug devices that are not being used. Turn off lights in rooms. Charge up devices to use them most of the day. This saves energy and money. This also prevents fires. This can help preserve your devices.
Solar Panel
Invest in solar panels or just one. They reduce carbon emissions. They help you keep the money you earn. They reduce dependence on electricity. And electric companies, try a solar field as well. Replace the power lines you have going through forests with a solar field nearby. Not through the forest, but near it. This can help protect wildlife and prevent wildfires.
Tap Water
Try to drink kitchen sink water. You could make drinks like lemonades, teas, or other drinks from it. There is fluoride in it which helps one orally. Also, when in doubt use a filter.
Small is Good
Invest in a smaller house or a house that fits the needs for your family with minimal land. With a small amount of land, at least you won't have to fight off some terrible allergy from some unknown grass in the yard. You will also have only a little grass to mow during the hot-ass summer, or you could set up your land to have no grass at all. This reduces the waste and destruction of forests. Smaller homes keeps space from being wasted and save money and energy as well.
Commute, Bike, Walk = Reduction in Emissions
Use trains, buses, walking and cycling to commute. This is plentiful and good for people living in a city or metro area where there are plenty of commuting means and businesses are under a mile or less.
Now in the South or towns where things can be miles away, we would need to decrease how often we have to drive to our stores and businesses. The way we can decrease commuting is by making a list of the things we need to get before going to the store. So we would do a quick walk-through in the house to see what is needed, make a list, and then get everything in one fell swoop. Also, carpool to work if it is feasible. All of this reduces pollution caused by vehicle emissions.
Recycle and Reuse
Please recycle. Use recycle bins. Try to reuse your plastics and glass for any reason you can think of. These items are polluting our waters and land.
Food Consumption and Gardening
Most of us in America don't have a problem with this. We don't waste food. Keeping food from waste is important, but is hard because it means being mindful of how much just you or you and your family consumes, which is excellently done by mothers and most of the rest of us suck at. We can master this I feel and refrain from allowing our foods to waste. We need to be mindful of what we use and how much of it we use when we invest in it. We also need to be mindful of over-consumption of certain foods such as the marine life in our waters.
Growing food is great. And it comes naturally for all the green thumbs. Try to grow vegetables that you like to eat. I am a broccoli, mushroom, green/yellow/red pepper and spinach person. For the ones that can't grow foods, you can always visit your local farmer's market.
No Polluting
We have to use a trash can, trash barrel, trash bin, or trash bag when we are disposing of trash. It is common to drop it when walking because we don't want to carry it, but we must push ourselves to wait until we get to a trash can. Trash gets into our waters which can cause health issues, death to lifeforms and animals, and also there can be an increase in rats, which is what we don't want because they are very smart creatures.
Natural Cleaners
Okay, on this one I don't have too much to give. Some people use vinegar and water to clean and something called Borax. My grandma uses water and a little clorox. I've read that baking soda is a good cleaning agent and so is hydrogen peroxide. Micofiber cloths are also good for cleaning. Any one of these can be pretty good.
Spread the Word: Preserve and Protect Trees
The trees that we have in place, lets leave them there from here on out and plant more wherever we can. Leave the forests, rain forests, and jungles ALONE. Trees clean the air, help provide air, helps with soil and water conservation, helps regulate weather, and support life forms. Let us all go digital with books. Let us all camp responsibly. Let us all remember, we NEED trees.
Last: Spread the Word & Put Up A Reminder
Encourage everyone to do these things and keep a short list as your daily reminder. This is the green initiative for the individual who cares to embrace it. Habit is key, even with me, and surely we will get to a better environment.
~ thanks for reading
