Happy Earth Day from OFL! 04/22/2011
Reducing one’s negative impact on the environment has become a higher priority than ever, and the good news is that there are limitless options for getting started. The bad news: there are limitless options for getting started!
Going green can easily become just one more source of overwhelm as you try to integrate yet another thing into your already busy life. Our advice? Take the “Set it and Forget it” approach! Behavior modification is the most challenging aspect of any type of change, so look for the eco tips that don’t involve adopting new routines and habits. Fortunately there are tons of ways to take a one-time action that provides long term results.
Here are just a few simple examples of how to “Set it and Forget it” while you help the environment.
Low Energy Light Bulbs: we’ve heard of these for a long time, and they keep on improving. The latest innovation – LED bulbs – are a little harder to find than the compact fluorescents, but are even more efficient, and have the great advantage of being mercury free.
Low Flow Shower Heads and Toilet Tank Water Displacers: these help you save water every day, without ever having to give it another thought.
Purchase a Carbon Offset for your Car: when you can’t ditch your car, but want to make up for some of the damage from the toxic emissions, a carbon offset is a simple step to take. These can be purchased from a number of companies…we like Terra Pass for their user friendly program and positive track record.
You get the idea. Keep on the lookout for projects that can be completed in a day, but can help the earth for years.
Going green can easily become just one more source of overwhelm as you try to integrate yet another thing into your already busy life. Our advice? Take the “Set it and Forget it” approach! Behavior modification is the most challenging aspect of any type of change, so look for the eco tips that don’t involve adopting new routines and habits. Fortunately there are tons of ways to take a one-time action that provides long term results.
Here are just a few simple examples of how to “Set it and Forget it” while you help the environment.
Low Energy Light Bulbs: we’ve heard of these for a long time, and they keep on improving. The latest innovation – LED bulbs – are a little harder to find than the compact fluorescents, but are even more efficient, and have the great advantage of being mercury free.
Low Flow Shower Heads and Toilet Tank Water Displacers: these help you save water every day, without ever having to give it another thought.
Purchase a Carbon Offset for your Car: when you can’t ditch your car, but want to make up for some of the damage from the toxic emissions, a carbon offset is a simple step to take. These can be purchased from a number of companies…we like Terra Pass for their user friendly program and positive track record.
You get the idea. Keep on the lookout for projects that can be completed in a day, but can help the earth for years.
