Green Guest Suggestion

In an effort to help spread the word about sustainability, I’ll be including some easy tips for one or more aspects of the Reduce/Reuse/Recycle model. I’ll always try to include the impact on the planet, as well as the benefit to you.


Reduce:

Change your light bulbs to Energy Star Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. According to EnergyStar.gov, "If every American home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star-qualified bulb, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, save more than $600 million in annual energy costs and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars." Yes, those Energy Star bulbs are a little more expensive, but while you are saving energy for the planet, you are reducing your own electricity bill! And if one light bulb has this much impact, just imagine the impact of switching out all of the bulbs in your home. If you can’t afford that type of investment up front, consider switching out one, two, or even three of the light bulbs you use most. Your energy cost savings will quickly pay for the cost of the bulbs, and help you enjoy lower electricity bills throughout the life of the bulb. Sphere: Related Content