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Many ways one can use the ” Go Green” principal
Part 6 of a continuing effort to explain the many ways one can use the ” Go Green” principal in their lives, whether they live in an apartment or even in their own home. Today, we bring you tips 13 through 16 of the 23 principals of green style living and saving money while doing so. All of these ideas are very simple to implement and easy to accomplish. You don’t need anything fancy or to be a professional in any sense of the word but just a little handy and some effort and common sense.
Yesterday you read tips 9 thru 12
today we bring you tips 13 thru 16
13. Re use your newspapers. They make great fillers for mailing or stuffing gift boxes. Using old newspapers with a little watered down vinegar in a spray bottle will give you a streak-free shine on your windows and mirrors.
14. Instead of always using your central heat or Air conditioning open your windows and doors when the the weather permits. Last I heard fresh air was good for you and you can save yourself some money too.
15. A lot of furniture contain varnishes and resins that would add more chemicals into your home so look for minimal processing in different kinds of furniture . Also look for organic drapes, clothing, and bedding, it can be time consuming but worth it.
16. Carpets, paints, cleaning agents, and furnishings can contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. and well worth staying away from
Other ways to promote ” Going Green” and reduce the carbon footprint are installing home solar energy or even solar items for around your yard and gardens and lighting for the exterior of your house, check out the link above for more information.
Tomorrow I’ll bring you tips 17 to 20
