Going Green: Update Your Home

The third section in Girls Gone Green by Lynn Hirshfield is about making modifications around your home. You might already do some of these things without realizing it:

• Change light bulbs to fluorescent light bulbs.
• Switch one appliance to an energy-efficient model.
• Use re-useable bags.
• Turn off lights when you leave the room.
• Open the windows instead of using your air conditioning or turning on lights.
• Be conservative on gas usage. Use a bike or walk instead.
• Use cold water to wash laundry.
• Pay bills online to reduce paper waste.
• Use an aluminum water bottle.
• Reduce shower time by one minute. It saves gallons of water!
• Buy recycled products when you need computer paper, bags, or furniture.
• Recycle your old cell phones and clothes.

Measure your own carbon footprint and try some of these tips at home.