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COMM 3030 - Communication and Social Responsibility
being green saves green
Posted posted by allegri @ 10:11 AM
As we have been talking about green solutions for the ever changing/ever worsening battle against emissions and damage to the ozone, (etc, etc, etc...) I have been looking into the ways that becoming a "greener" person. These ways are not only good for the environment, but they save you green in your wallet. There is this great website called StopGlobalWarming.org that is filled with hundreds of ways that you can reduce your use.Now there are some simple easy ways that we can cut down on our personal emissions, many of these being; turning off the t.v., Switching your lightbulbs to the lower wattage energy saving CFL bulbs, turn the water off while you are brushing your teeth, avoid using disposable cups by purchasing thermoses and mugs. By purchasing local and organic produce you can cut down on the emission that are used to transport goods from location to location. By hanging your clothes out to dry instead of using the drier, yes I know you all love the sent of tide's dryer sheets, but this great nature smell you wont be able to get much longer if you keep using the dryer all of the time. By unplugging items that are not in use, you can cut down on the emissions (and the power costs) that they release. This one should be a no brainer here at the U - Recycle! When you can't reuse something, recycle it so it can be made into something that someone else can use ;)
Many states offer tax cuts and other incentives to by hybrid and electric cars, here in the state of Utah, when you by a hybrid car you automatically get free parking at all downtown SLC meters and a free carpool lane sticker. Although going hybrid at first is quite spendy, the advantages of the nearly 50 mpg tank will save some cash in your pocket in the long run.
Together we can do our part to cut down on the CO2 emissions and lessen the effects of global warming. Not only do we do the world some good, but we can also save some money in our pocket, hopefully it won't burn a way through into buy non green or emission friendly goods ;)
