If your on this site then chances are you’ve figured out that there must be something to all the “green”, “eco” buzz. Green this, organic that, eco do-dads abound…so what is the real story when it comes to living “green”?

A lot of people may think that they can’t make a significant difference, we hesitate, look at those around us and say “Does it really matter if I’m the only one on my block without a massaging, reservoir guzzling, shower head?” To put it simply, yes. Using a low-flow shower head at 1.6 gallons per minute, taking a five minute shower using that head could save over four gallons of h2o verses a traditional one. Do the math and over an annual period a low-flow shower head can save a family of four over 6,500 gallons of water. Apply that same conscious spirit into ever faucet, fixture, and spout in your house and you will be making a significant contribution.

Many people also suspect that green energy can carry a heavy installation fee. While this is true in some causes, there are many degrees of green that you can make your home. You may prefer solar panels over a new shower head, or maybe just making the sound resolve to recycle all your goods. Green living is really a lifestyle choice. Once you act in a conscious way you will begin combining tons of different strategies that will not only net you a four figure savings annually, but benefit the environment as well.

Purchasing green is also an important step. This doesn’t just mean buying recycled goods, a window for example that is optimized for heat insulation can save on annual heating cost and fossil fuel usage.
Remember its not all or nothing and every little bet really does help our planet and save you some change. Use fluorescent light bulbs, build an active recycling strategy, ensure you plumbing is tight and leak free, do whatever it takes no matter how big or small to help yourself and our future.