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Submitted by Liv Greene on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 10:11am.
Hey everybody! Liv here. We've added a whole bunch of new forums for Greenopolis members to express themselves in. I know they look a little empty now, but that's where you come in! So get posting! Sometimes going green can look like an expensive proposition, but here at Greenopolis we know better. More often than not, being frugal means being green, and vice versa. So here’s the place to discuss your ideas for saving green while being green. Bookmark This Page |
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Top 3 strategies
1--Make your voice heard. Contact your state's representatives http://www.house.gov/writerep/ and senators. Political pressure from the public is absolutely essential. Contact the white house (president@whitehouse.gov).
2-Energy is a major green house gas emmitter. Cutting back on your energy consumption saves your budget and the planet. In fact, cutting back on your power and gas bill can save more emissions than cutting back on your driving (unless you drive the stretch Hummer, and really, how is that 5 mpg treating ya?). Turn off the lights, use less temperature modifcation, unplug those vampire appliances (sorry desktop & cell phone charger). A good way to gauge if you have a vampire appliance is if there is heat in the plug when the appliance is not on.
3-Eat less meat. Meat is expensive to your pocketbook, the environment, and has been leaked to a multitude of diseases and conditions. Brown rice and beans make a complete protein & have a tiny carbon footprint compared to corn-fed stalled cattle. You'll be healthier too, eating beans, veggies, and whole grains.
4--Don't eat out or buy prepared foods. This is a huge budget saver!!! It also seriously reduces the trash your life produces. Think of the lifetime carbon footprint to bring you a 5 oz frozen dinner, or that hamburger. Fresh is always better.
I had seen this written up as an interview with a leading climate organization, but I'm still tracking down the source so you can see a deeper explanation.