Wednesday, July 11, 2007

10 Ways to Green Your HOme

The 10 easiest ways to green your home
Being earth-friendly doesn't require going solar or growing all your own food. There are plenty of easy ways to make a big difference.

By Ann Archer

Rid your home of 'popcorn' ceilings
Update your old windows
Knock $4,000 off your taxes by going solar
When it comes to the environment, being a good global citizen starts at your doorstep. From recycling to using alternative cleaning materials, minor changes at home can add up to real benefits for the planet, not to mention your own health and happiness.



It may be a cliché, but the best way to be Earth-friendly is to cut down on what you consume and recycle whenever you can. The U.S. generates about 208 million tons of municipal solid waste a year, according to the National Institutes of Health. That's more than 4 pounds per person per day. Every little bit helps; recycling just one glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.



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