For example, leaving a light on when you aren't in a room may not mean much to you. But every moment the power is being run through your house into that light bulb means the power companies have to keep sending emissions into our environment. Some methods we have learned about, coal and fossil fuels. These emissions are called Green House Gas Emissions and these make up 40% of all emissions in the US today. These air emissions pollute our air which causes smog and acidic rain and also our water. Thankfully, we ourselves have water companies who decontaminate our water so that it is drinkable. But what of the animals who don't have the luxury? Many will unknowingly drink contaminated water from these emissions and die. It's up to us to protect our environment. Turn off your lights when you don't need them!
http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm/data/index.cfm?page=electricity_environment
Did you know that the average American home uses 400 gallons of water a day?! It's incredible how much water we waste without even knowing it. The ways to use less water are quite easy!
Do you ever keep the faucet running when brushing your teeth? Honestly, think about it and if you do, stop doing it! There isn't a need for all that water to be wasted when you don't need it and keep it off when washing your hands. If you are just scrubbing your hands down and don't need the water to get the excess soap off then don't leave it running.
Take a quick shower instead of a bath. I'm not sure if many of you actually still take baths (I haven't in a very long time.) But if you do consider switching to a shower. Showering uses much less water than a bath in the long run especially if you cut your showers short. Five minutes of cut shower time saves an average of 5 gallons of water! On top of this you can take less showers. One shower a day is enough to keep your body clean. Even more-so you could skip a shower one day a week, unless you did some vigorous activity that caused you to sweat and produce body odor. Skip the shower the environment will thank you for it. Speaking of showering... do you ever use a towel only once and throw it in the hamper? Use a towel multiple times a week, if you are cleaning your body your towel isn't dirty! The less you have to use electric and water the better, less wash is less water and electric used! If you'd like some more basic tips on how to better use energy and water at home use the link below!
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/20-ways-to-conserve-water-at-home.html
If we all take small steps at home to do more we can help protect our environments. It may not be much but every little bit helps. Take action at home and make a difference in your life and the lives of the animals who share this planet with you!
Helpful links:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/20-ways-to-conserve-water-at-home.html
http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm/data/index.cfm?page=electricity_environment
http://www.wikihow.com/Save-the-Environment-at-Home
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