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10 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Changes

March 19, 2012 by Scarlet

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Whether you care deeply about the environment or simply want to save a few dollars, finding creative ways to reduce your dependency on energy will be helpful. A good place to start is finding areas of your life that you can easily make changes. Listed below are a few examples of eco-friendly lifestyle changes that you can make to help reduce your energy needs. Will you agree to make the changes?

Easy Eco-friendly Lifestyle Changes:

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1. A mindset of conserving.

To reduce your energy needs, you must have a mindset of conserving. This means that you must make every effort to conserve in any way possible. From turning the light off when you walk out the room to using natural lighting during the day, completely changing your mindset will help you reduce your energy needs.

2. Walking where you want to go.

Gas is expensive. Instead of getting in your car and driving a few blocks to where you want to go, choose to walk. The less gas you use, the less dependent you will be on energy. Walking can help you get into shape and also save you money.

3. Consider alternative energy sources.

Reducing your need for energy may require finding an alternative energy source to fuel your car and your home. Solar energy is quickly becoming an energy saving option that many people are turning to in an effort to light their home. Electric cars are also on the rise and perfect for an eco-friendly lifestyle.

4. Be eco friendly even when on vacation.

Reducing your energy needs will require changing many aspects of your life. This includes going on vacation. Vacationing in areas such as the forest or wilderness as opposed to high energy places can help reduce your need for energy. Be mindful of energy conservation even while on vacation. Camping is a great green vacation. Where will you choose to go that requires less energy?

5. Always be on the lookout for ways to save energy.

Conserve energy by always looking for ways to use less energy throughout the day. Don’t be afraid to invest in new products or appliances that focus on saving energy. Be open and willing to make changes where you need to make changes.

6. Turn the thermostat up.

Heating and cooling homes is a major source of energy use. During the summer, choose to run fans rather than keeping your air conditioning on a low setting. In the winter, use natural sources of heat rather than relying on an electric heating unit.

7. Eating fresh and cooking less.

To reduce your need for energy, consider eating fresh food rather than cooking meals 3 times a day. Grow your own garden and search for recipes that will make eating fresh tasty and appealing. Consider eating less meat or becoming a vegetarian.

8. Taking cold showers.

Heating water uses a lot of energy. Make an eco-friendly lifestyle change by taking warm or lukewarm showers instead of hot water so you will be running your hot water heater less.

9. Refusing to use a dryer.

For an eco-friendly lifestyle, choose to line dry your clothes instead of tossing them in the dryer. This can add up to significant savings for you especially if you have a large family.

10. Buying only energy star appliances.

To reduce your need for energy, choose to buy energy star appliances that vow to reduce energy costs. These appliances will put more money into your pocket and also lessen your energy needs. Check the rebate finder here.

You will probably not be able to adopt these eco-friendly lifestyle changes on a 100% of the time basis but having goals to strive towards is a great thing. Every eco-friendly lifestyle choice you make adds up to making a big difference. Which eco-friendly lifestyle changes will you make?

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  1. Bonnie Ferguson says

    February 24, 2013 at 11:42 am

    These are some Great Easy tips to start implementing right away! I would also suggest considering using organic products. Organic materials decompose naturally back into the soil. They do not leave behind harmful toxins. I offer organic bedding on my website http://www.puretouches.com.

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