With the green movement gaining more momentum daily, many are trying to do what they can to save the planet. If you would like to do your part, the information contained in this article will give you a place a start.
You might not know it, but usually over 30 percent of the energy use in your home comes from the kitchen. So, knowing that should give you a good idea of what area might be a good place to start when deciding to go green in your home.
ENERGY STAR APPLIANCES – If you choose to start with changing out appliances, you should buy Energy Star appliances. Energy Start certified appliances meet energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and the U.S. DoE. If you would like more information on Energy Star standards, view their site at energystar.gov.
DRINK TAP WATER – Many think that drinking bottled water better for them. They think that because it’s bought in a bottle it has to be cleaner and better for them. Tap water that you’ll drink in a city or that comes from any public source is highly regulated. Bottles water isn’t, and that means that tap water is often cleaner and safer to drink. Plus, the bottles that contain the bottled water rarely end up in recycling centers. Do your part and make sure that any plastic bottles go to recycling.
DISH CLEANING – Many have the assumption that hand washing their dishes saves more water than if they were to use a dishwasher. However, it is often better to use a dishwasher if your dishwasher is an energy-efficient model. If you do decide to hand wash your dishes, a good way to save water is to use a dish pan while washing.
Besides the ideas listed above, there are many other ways to start going green in your kitchen. You can clean using homemade or environmentally friendly cleaners, you can try to avoid using excessive packaging, and you can make sure that all recyclable products go to a recycling center. You should track your energy usage to make you more aware of how much energy you actually use. Applying these changes can help you become more environmentally conscious and put you on a path to going greener around the home.
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