How to Go Green This Summer

The World Needs Our Help

Everybody knows that the planet is in desperate need of us to be more responsible with our waste. Air pollution, litter, deforestation, and poaching are only a few of the things that humans do or cause that negatively impact the state of the world. And what’s worse is that scientists and researchers have made it clear that we are quickly approaching a point of no return. In other words, the world is very nearly irreparably damaged.

It is clear that the majority of the most influential people in the world, including world leaders and owners of large corporations, do not care enough to make the necessary changes. The good news, however, is that there are things that everyday people like you and me can do. And, as has been said before, “If everyone does a little, it’ll do a lot.”

The World Needs Your Help

When people read those statistics, they often wonder what they can do to make a difference. In fact, many people believe that their contribution to protecting the planet won’t make a difference. If you’re one of those people, I want to make it clear to you that every little bit helps. Every effort you make to protect the earth is appreciated and is never in vain. Here’s a brief guide of things you can do that will make a big impact on the health of the world.

How You Can Help

Buy products made with recycled materials. This is a simple one that really does make a huge impact. By making an effort to purchase items that are made with recycled materials, you are reducing the number of raw materials that are being used.

Recycle at home. Without a doubt, one of the best ways to help the environment is to recycle at home. The average American household generates a surprisingly large amount of waste—a lot of which can actually be recycled. If you learn the local recycling rules and make an effort to recycle everything you can, you’ll be making a bigger impact than you realize.

Get window tinting. Everybody who knows about window tinting realizes the value of it. In addition to providing shade to your home, it can significantly reduce the cost of your energy bill by helping you conserve energy. That is good for your wallet and the environment because the less energy you use, the less waste you’ll end up creating. And it might not seem like a large change, but over time, it will definitely add up.

Watch your water usage. When it comes to water conservation, there are plenty of things we can all do to help out.

• Take shorter showers. 5 minutes is all you need!
• Don’t leave the water running when you’re brushing your teeth. Conserving that water on a consistent basis will make a big difference in the end.
• Water your lawn when it’s cool outside. The hotter it is when you water, the more water you’ll need due to evaporation and other factors. Usually, evenings and nights are the best time to water.

Maintain Your Car. As time goes on, your car gets less energy-efficient. Auto emissions are a huge contributing factor to air pollution, so it is important that we do all we can to reduce them. When you regularly service your car, you keep its efficiency high, reducing the impact you have on the environment.

Walk or Bike When You Can. Better than driving an efficient car is to ditch the car altogether. If you’re making a quick trip to the grocery store or a friend’s house, consider walking or riding your bike. In addition to helping the environment, you’ll get some great exercise! If you cut your car mileage by 5,000 miles a year, you can reduce your carbon footprint by around 15 percent!

Eat What You Buy and Buy What You Need. America generates a surprisingly large amount of food waste. If you’re one of those people who always tend to buy too many groceries and end up throwing some away, make an effort to reduce your food waste by only buying what you need and eating everything you buy.

Every Little Bit Counts

All of these ideas are small changes that don’t require much time or effort. They definitely are small steps, but when it comes to saving the earth, every step counts. So this summer, make the commitment to live a little greener. Your wallet and the earth will thank you!

Samantha

Samantha hails from Virginia and is a proud wife to a retired Deputy Sheriff and mother to two amazing little boys named Jack & William. A veteran product reviewer; Samantha has been reviewing products for 8 years and offers high quality product reviews with original photography.