Save The Planet, Go Green!

• What is going on with our environment? Why do humans consistently deplete all resources and use them for their benefit? The answer is simple. Humans are selfish survivalists. It is sad that the countries are overpopulated with people and they deplete forests, prairies, and other important resources to live. Deforestation happens because forests are converted to agricultural land to feed people. Cash crops, cattle ranching, commercial logging, and felling trees for firewood and building material all lead to deforestation. Deforestation leads to an increase of Carbon Dioxide in the air which then contributes to the greenhouse effect. A dryer climate also may be a result of deforestation because the roots of trees draw water up and release it into the atmosphere. Soil erosion and the extinction of species that inhabit forests and trees are direct results of deforestation. There are thousands of species in danger of extinction that will only survive in the wild, and when they die there often are no incentives to protect their habitat. Experts also warn that the world cannot rely on captive breeding to save species in the wild. Being environmentally friendly on a daily basis will help decrease the greenhouse effect and hopefully help save some of the animal and the human population. If a person is interested in a home that is designed to take advantage of natural sun and shade, has an efficient heating and cooling system, conserves water and uses renewable resources and avoids material that contain formaldehyde and other harmful chemicals then a green home may be for them. Property managers can enforce being environmentally friendly to decrease energy costs and help save the planet. In the home, try to use energy efficient light bulbs, this does include fluorescent bulbs which can be recycled. Exterior light should only be 25 about watts. There are recycling facilities throughout the United States and paper, plastic, cardboard and glass should all be recycled. Property managers should also make sure that there are recycling bins on site for convenience. Turning down the thermostat when it is not needed or when leaving the home would also help decrease energy use on the planet. When electric appliances, such as curling irons, lamps and more are not in use they should be unplugged. It is quicker and will save water if showers are taken instead of baths, and using low-flow shower heads and sink faucets conserve more water than standard choices. In the bathroom dual flush toilets or grey water recycling system can be used to conserve water. Property managers should make sure these are installed in the homes. The oceans have become a sea of plastic which harm the endangered marine life. Drinking out of plastic water bottles may be more convenient than refilling a reusable one continuously, but it increases the plastic use which is harmful to then environment. An alternative is to buy containers that can be refilled. Another suggestion would be to reuse plastic and cloth bags when grocery shopping, this would decrease the amount of plastic and paper products used. Some additional ways property managers can make the homes greener would be to have smaller square footage homes, and make sure all appliances are Energy Star rated. Natural daylight would not only brighten the home but save significantly on energy costs. In addition to this property managers can also purchase low-e, operable windows. Low-e glass transmits heat more slowly than regular glass helping to insulate the home better and saving some property managers money. In discussing insulation, insulation in the roof should be light colored metal. This reflects light that will keep the entire house cooler in the summer. Overall, being green is an easy task, and can help save money, human, plant and animal life. Oakland Boat Storage Storage Concierge is your premier Storage , Storage Unit , Car Storage , RV Storage , Furniture Storage , Boat Storage , Yacht Storage and Self Storage finder . September 2005 Secret Shopping Blog Archive

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