Society Case

In today's society it has become increasingly important to make an effort to make our homes more "green". Having a green home is more than just turning off the lights after you leave a room. There are so many things that can be done to make a home more chemical free so that the environment does not suffer anymore and the ozone layer can remain intact. So much damage has already been done to this environment from chemical refineries and other toxic substances in the air that now it is everyone's job to come together and make an effort to preserve this amazing world that we live in. every small step towards living a more green lifestyle helps exponentially to keep the environment in a stable condition.

One major way to be green in the home is to save energy. By doing simple tasks such as setting your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer will save families on heating and cooling costs every year. Also another way to save energy is to "install compact fluorescent light bulbs instead of normal light bulbs". The compact fluorescent light bulbs stay lit for a longer amount of time and are also more energy efficient. "By unplugging any appliances that you aren't using, energy will not run through those machines which will save people money on energy use". Finally, when washing clothes, setting the washer to cold instead of hot saves money and energy and no damage will be done to the clothes.

Smarter water use can also improve a home and make it greener. Taking shorter showers and reducing water use will help save water where it is really needed, and will also lower your water bill. Installing a low flow showerhead is more energy efficient and can also lower a family's water bill. Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high. "Planting drought-tolerant native plants in your garden helps to eliminate excessive watering" because many plants don't need too much water on an everyday basis.

Using less gas on a day to day basis will drastically effect the environment and make it a better place to live. Walking or biking to work every day will save people on gas and can simultaneously improve cardiovascular health and obesity by exercising. Picking a home or apartment that is closer to where you work will make walking or biking to work easier and will save you money in the long term. "Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic." All of these things will save the environment as well as improving health and fitness.

Being a smarter shopper can help the way you work together with the environment. Going online to find new or gently used secondhand products can help by eliminating