For as long as people can remember, people around the world have been encouraged to ‘go green’, but is it easy to do so?
For many, the notion of going green means changing a number of things, from switching to organic products, buying products with renewable packaging, and of course choosing to power their homes with renewable energy. These changes are often considered too costly and inconvenient for the average homeowner, after all, who has time to find an organic-only supermarket and renewable energy is certainly not affordable, right?
Contrary to popular belief, making your home greener couldn’t be easier! From local supermarkets now offering a range of organic produce and products with recyclable packaging, to a plethora of green energy providers offering rates that are more than adequate for the average homeowner; how can it be difficult
Making the switch to greener solutions is no longer inconceivable and perhaps just as costly as it once was, now we can all easily make a number of changes that can have a positive impact on the environment. As a result, there are many around the world who are now proud to shout about the ecological changes they have made; from the average homeowner to politicians and celebrities, but are you doing the same thing for the right reasons?
Going green can greatly improve the state of the environment today, but are you making changes because you know exactly what kind of positive impact you’re having, or just because your favorite celebrity is doing it?
If you’re considering going green, knowing what impact certain changes can have is a great way to ensure you continue, for all the right reasons…
resource savings
Have you ever considered how much effort and how many materials are required to build that sofa or for your plastic milk bottle to reach you in the best possible condition? Buying from sustainable companies ensures fewer resources are used, meaning trees and plants aren’t completely destroyed and ultimately less non-degradable waste harming the environment.
Save money
For businesses in particular, by going green you can actually cut costs by a surprising margin. From opting for refillable ink cartridges in your printer to making sure all monitors are turned off at the end of the day, you’ll be amazed at how much energy you save and what an impact this conservation can have on the environment.
Save energy
From leaving lights on for hours to keeping appliances on standby; Did you know that excessive energy use is one of the biggest causes of environmental damage? Although alternative and renewable energy resources are gaining in popularity, most homes still use gas and fuel; whose production causes enormous damage to the environment. If you still use these traditional methods at home, consider this simple mathematical equation; the less you use, the less is produced, and in return, the less damage there will be to the environment.
Reduce your carbon footprint
We are all responsible for our own carbon footprint, that is, the effect that each of our actions has on the environment. Certain lifestyle changes you make will ultimately reduce the contribution you make to the release of harmful carbon dioxide into the environment. You may not be able to save the entire planet, but by choosing to choose sustainable products that ensure fewer trees are destroyed, limiting energy use, choosing to travel by public transport to minimize the use of harmful gases emitted by your vehicle along with many other changes will ensure that you can at least rest easy knowing you’ve done your part.
Do you know why you’re turning green?
