Going green….The term has become quite the buzz word, hasn’t it? Because of the seriousness of global warming and the deterioration of our earth, many of us have started to catch on. Not everyone completely understands what going green really means. Understanding the reasons behind our actions make dedicating to the actions an easier part of every day life.
Though there may be a lot of benefits of going green, the largest is the ability to save the earth. Not all of the damages done to the earth can be reversed, but they can be slowed down or stopped so that we can enjoy what’s left of this beautiful earth we live on. In terms we can all understand, the air we breathe can be cleaner and more enjoyable. Pollution can cause asthma and allergies, so not having these problems make the simple act of breathing that much easier. Another reason is to improve heart health in everyone. There are pollutions caused by fossil fuels from cars that can be linked to heart disease. By utilizing some of the greener practices, such as the three R’s reduce, reuse, and recycle (which by the way…ZippGo is proud to be practicing everyday!), we can significantly cut down on the pollution that is threatening our planet.
Another personal reason to go green that you’ve probably not considered is to reduce infectious diseases. Yep, by reducing energy use, the spread of pandemics can be tremendously slowed since infectious diseases can spread through global warming. Another thing to think about is all the wonderful benefits natural sun light can give us. By cutting down energy use by opening up shades and letting in the sun without having to turn on a light can not only give you the benefits natural sun light can offer, but also cutting down on your energy use.
How about saving money? Most ears perk up at the sound of that phrase. By purchasing locally grown products, energy efficient light bulbs, using green moving boxes, or even alternative fuel options in cars you can greatly reduce your spending.
Another factor to look at when going green is how much of our natural resources can be saved. Did you know that for every ton of paper that is recycled: 7,000 gallons of water, 380 gallons of oil and enough electricity to run an average house hold for 6 months is saved? Pretty impressive stuff. One aluminum can recycled can equal enough energy to run a TV for 6 hours. Another thing to look at is the more that is thrown away, the more space that is needed for landfills. If we continue down this path, there will be less room to live and more room needed to store our garbage. Yuck.
With the vast amounts of benefits from going green, it’s a wonder more people are not finding a way to live a greener lifestyle. Part of the problem lies in just not knowing what going green means, or how to begin. Armed with these ideas, consider the benefits of going green. What’s in it for you? A much happier, healthier, and cleaner life.