Everyone has heard of the green movement and a few have even taken the steps towards change. The fact is that we can all do something to make a difference and this article will tell you how you can do so, with some suggestions that fit any budget.
The key is that you have to be ready, and understand that while initial costs may be more than you are use to, depending on the changes made, you can recoup those costs quickly. Continue reading this if you are looking to make a change and help others like you preserve the beauty of our land and reduce many of the health risks associated with our current environmental damage.If you are looking to make a huge impact and have the money to do so, then consider installing solar panels on your roof or on the property near the home. You would need to know what your daily consumption average is, and this can be given to you by the power company. For a more accurate number, tools are available that can test your usage.
This number will tell you how many panels you need and due to cost, you should just get them a bit larger than required for estimated future usage. Make sure you have access to the sun for a large portion of the day or you will be throwing money out as the system reverts back to traditional power when the cells are low which makes them cost ineffective.Wind energy is a choice for some but there are some negatives to be concerned with. They do a great job generating energy when wind is a constant variable. If it isn’t windy in your area, you aren’t going to benefit much from these and the impact they make on the environment is little to none as you will be using traditional power most of the time.For those on limited budgets, you can change your outdoor lighting for porches, gardens and walkways to solar power. These are actually cheap to purchase and highly decorative too, but you need to be aware of a slight scam before buying the lights.
Solar lighting will have a small panel and a cell or two where energy during the day is stored and used when it gets dark to create light. Unfortunately some of the cheaper, so-called solar lights sold in stores are powered by battery despite having a panel on top. The panel is strictly a well-disguised dusk to dawn sensor and not solar at all.
We all know battery consumption is an issue and these don’t last long, so we aren’t helping the environment much when using them. Ensure the lights you buy are true solar power and not battery-operated, fake solar-powered lights.The easiest way to save money and reduce energy consumption is by changing lighting to low wattage or energy efficient CFC or LED bulbs. These cost a few dollars more than traditional incandescent bulbs, but save more money in the first month than they actually cost so these are a winner in making a difference.These are strictly a couple of the most popular ways to go green and you should have an idea of what you are now looking for when it comes to other ideas. The environment needs us all to do something no matter how small our efforts may be. At this stage of the game, any change at all is a step forward and you will be a major reason for it.
