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Five Myths About Going Green .................................................................................................. 4

25 Ways to Conserve Water ....................................................................................................... 5

16 Things You May Not Know Are Compostable ....................................................................... 9

Eco-Friendly Chic Decorating Tips ............................................................................................ 12

Seven Ways to Store Fresh Food Longer .................................................................................. 14

What’s Next? ............................................................................................................................ 15

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Five Myths About Going Green

Protecting the environment, or going green, is something more and more people are doing

these days. You may be wondering if the things you do will make an impact. Here are five

myths to bear in mind.

1. One of the misconceptions about going green

is that it uses more energy to recycle than it

saves. However, part of the reason recycling is

used by many manufacturers is that it does

actually save energy. For instance, it takes 95%

more energy to make a new aluminum can than

recycling one. Another benefit of recycling, at

least aluminum, is that it can be recycled

repeatedly.

2. Another myth about going green is that it is better to keep an old appliance and get it

fixed rather than buying a new one. Appliances can be expensive so no one would blame you

for trying to save money by repairing an old appliance instead of getting something new.

However, if you are looking from a purely green standpoint, buying new is definitely

‘greener.’ Newer appliances are made to be more efficient, which means you will save up to

90% energy usage with them. Check with the retailer to see if they will remove the old

appliance and recycle it.

3. The idea that building a green house is expensive is another myth. While it may be more

expensive during the building process, the energy savings can be substantial. It is also

relatively easy to incorporate green designs into homes and buildings - often without adding

to the cost.

4. Still others believe the myth that the main reason for choosing to go green is that they are

concerned about their ‘carbon footprint.’ The truth of the matter is that most people are

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going green to save money on their heating and cooling bills. Less than 30% of those going

green do so because of their concern for the environment.

5. Finally, the last myth that people often believe about going green is that the little bit that

they do won't make a difference. The truth is that even small changes can improve things

environmentally. Think about the things you can do:

* Save water by watering your lawn and garden during the cool of the day, turning the water

off while brushing your teeth, ensuring there are no water leaks in your home and running

only fully loaded washing and dishwashing machines.

* Save electricity by turning off lights when you leave a room, setting your thermostat down

a couple of degrees when no one is home and setting the thermostat down on your water

heater.

* Save gasoline by car-pooling, keeping your car’s engine tuned up and keeping your tires

properly filled.

As you can see, there are many myths about going green. You will want to decide if the

potential savings are worth the effort of making the changes for your family and the

environment.

25 Ways to Conserve Water

The earth has plenty of water; in fact, 71% of the earth is

covered with it. Of that 71%, however, less than 10% is

drinkable. With these statistics in mind, it is no wonder

environmentalists want to conserve water. Here are 25 ways

you can conserve water in your home.

1. Check pipes and faucets for leaks. This is probably the

easiest thing you can do to conserve water in your home and

save 20 or more gallons per day.

2. Your water meter is a good way to check for leaks. Read

your water meter and write down the number. Do not use any water for at least two hours

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and then go back to check the meter again. If the readings are different, you have a water

leak.

3. Install water saving toilets for your home. Each time you flush the toilet, it uses five to

seven gallons of water. However, a water saving toilet uses only one and a half gallons with

each flush.

4. Install low-flow showerheads that use less than 2.5 gallons of water per minute compared

with the usual 5 to 10 gallons.

5. Take shorter showers. Get wet, lather up and then turn the water on to rinse.

6. Turn the water off when brushing your teeth. Fill a glass with water and rinse.

7. Insulate your water pipes. Water will heat quicker so you do not have to run the water as

long for it to get hot.

8. Make sure your dishwasher and clothes washer are full before starting them. This means

you will need fewer loads.

9. Do not pre-rinse the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher.

10. Avoid the permanent press cycle when using the clothes washer. It will use an extra 5

gallons of water.

11. If you wash the dishes by hand, fill the sink

with water rather than running the water as

you rinse them.

12. Place mulch around plants and trees to

keep water in the soil from evaporating. This

means it will not be necessary to water as

often.

13. Water your lawn only when it needs to be

watered, rather than putting a sprinkler on a timer.

14. If you do use a sprinkler, make sure the water hits the lawn instead of paved areas.

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