Green Products & Technology

There is a push all over the world to "Go Green."

Everywhere you look today, there is a push to go green. Going green means incorporating recycling and sustainability into your lifestyle. There are countless ways in which you can make a positive impact on our natural environment by making a few simple life changes. These changes are not dramatic, just beneficial.

Appliances

Energy efficient light bulbs will save money.

Purchasing new appliances for your home will not only benefit the environment but will also benefit your pocketbook. Upgrading your old appliances such as refrigerators, washers and dryers, heating and cooling systems, even light bulbs, to new energy efficient versions will cut the costs of your electric bill dramatically over time. Newer appliances consume much less energy, giving the environment a much needed break. Look for Energy Star appliances to verify that you're saving energy.

Furniture

Consider where your wood came from and how it got to you.

Stop and consider how furniture is manufactured. Wood is brought to factories by boat and large trucks. Both methods of transportation require thousands of dollars in fuel, polluting air and water on a daily basis. When the wood reaches the factory, furniture is constructed using adhesives containing toxic chemicals. These chemicals are dangerous to not only human health but environmental health. Purchasing furniture made from recycled wood and recycled plastic allows manufacturers to reuse materials. This lessens the need for extensive transportation. It also cuts down on destruction of forests and natural habitats.

Cleaning Products

Choose non-hazardous cleaning products.

Cleaning products don't have to be full of dangerous chemicals to do their job. There is no need for toxins in the products used to clean the areas in which we live. Today, the cleaning market is calling for non-toxic, biodegradable products that work as well as, if not better than, products with harsh chemicals. This is great for the environment and also much safer for your family's health. Purchase all-natural cleaning products. Buy biodegradable soaps, laundry detergent and drain clog removers that utilize the powers of nature to get the job done.

Accessories

Look eco-friendly and fashionable with a sustainable handbag.

Accessories are the easiest way to show off your green fashion sense. Every day we tote around accessories that speak volumes about who we are. Some of us like to carry expensive handbags and luxurious jewelry. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that if you can verify how it was made Make a conscious decision to buy only accessories that scream green. Purchase a new bag made of recycled rubber material to carry your belongings. Use a hemp wallet instead of leather and save a cow. The possibilities of going green with your accessories are endless.

Technology

Wind mills are a form of alternative energy.

Green technology is everywhere. It's most prominent in the development of solar and wind energy as well as hybrid vehicles. Green technology focuses on energy, building, chemistry, engineering and government innovation concerning environmentally friendly purchases. Cutting energy costs comes from technological advances in and the discovery of alternative forms of energy and fuel. Sustainable building construction is happening because people are acknowledging where materials come from and how they get there. Green chemistry and engineering push toward the creation of non-hazardous products and a complete transformation of the way products are manufactured. Researching green technology will enable you to be a more educated and informed consumer.

References

• Green Home
• Green Technology: What Is Green Technology?

Resources

• Tree Hugger: How To Go Green