Ever wondered about 'going green'? This article explores the basic topics with a few examples of how to go green. Topics covered are issues with sustainable living, minimizing energy usage, creating a healthy environment in your home, and minimizing the carbon footprint your life creates. While this article is a great starting point, for comprehensive practical applications, please visit my green housing website.
The concept of sustainability is at the forefront of what makes a green home. It's a simple idea: capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment. For example, instead of putting in hard wood floors made from trees in old growth forests that would take hundreds of years to repopulate, try using bamboo floors (bamboo, a grass, grows so quickly that it is easily replenished) or cork (made from bark harvested every 9 years).
In the electronic age, we must be careful of how much energy our home consumes since most of our electricity is unsustainable and leaves a massive carbon footprint. We all must choose the balance we desire. Some choices include energy efficient lights, appliances, habit changes, insulation and ductwork. Big items like photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines can provide pure green energy to our homes for those ready to make the investment.
Seek better air quality within your home to optimize your healthy environment. Replace old air filters with sustainable/washable ones, buy an air purifier and check your home for mold/water damage. Make sure that any paint used is no VOF. Be sure to use green cleaning supplies.
You've heard "carbon footprint" I'm sure, but do you think about it in your home and with the products you buy? For example, it is always best to buy local foods (and other products) from the grocery store because they have travelled less distance (used less gas) to get here. Inquire about the production practices of the companies that you buy from - ensure that they are not polluting our earth to bring you the products you are using.
For those interested, visit my website to browse San Diego green homes for sale. Remember to live green in your home by promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, a healthy environment, and reducing your carbon footprint in all that you do. Together, we can change the world! - 31366
The concept of sustainability is at the forefront of what makes a green home. It's a simple idea: capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment. For example, instead of putting in hard wood floors made from trees in old growth forests that would take hundreds of years to repopulate, try using bamboo floors (bamboo, a grass, grows so quickly that it is easily replenished) or cork (made from bark harvested every 9 years).
In the electronic age, we must be careful of how much energy our home consumes since most of our electricity is unsustainable and leaves a massive carbon footprint. We all must choose the balance we desire. Some choices include energy efficient lights, appliances, habit changes, insulation and ductwork. Big items like photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines can provide pure green energy to our homes for those ready to make the investment.
Seek better air quality within your home to optimize your healthy environment. Replace old air filters with sustainable/washable ones, buy an air purifier and check your home for mold/water damage. Make sure that any paint used is no VOF. Be sure to use green cleaning supplies.
You've heard "carbon footprint" I'm sure, but do you think about it in your home and with the products you buy? For example, it is always best to buy local foods (and other products) from the grocery store because they have travelled less distance (used less gas) to get here. Inquire about the production practices of the companies that you buy from - ensure that they are not polluting our earth to bring you the products you are using.
For those interested, visit my website to browse San Diego green homes for sale. Remember to live green in your home by promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, a healthy environment, and reducing your carbon footprint in all that you do. Together, we can change the world! - 31366
About the Author:
Adam Pascu is a San Diego Realtor and green home enthusiast. He makes his career his passion by promoting the green home movement in San Diego and beyond. Use his website to find San Diego green homes for sale.
