How to Stay Green in the Winter

Going green can be a year-round practice, including during the winter months. Even though you can't grow your own organic fruits and vegtables outside, you can still be eco-friendly in your house along with having an indoor garden. Winter can sometimes make it hard to think of global warming, but the earth will thank you for your green choices. .

Tips:


Seal It up....
Save energy by making sure that your doors and windows have good seals on them. Leaky windows and doors can be like having an open window in your home, letting cold air in and warm air escape. By getting better seals, you'll also save on your winter heating bills. Most stores supply shrinkwrap that you can winterize your windows with. Another idea is make or purchase door snugs made with sand and push them up agianst doors to keep out the cold air.




Bike..
Winterize your bike for commutes and errands. Although biking can be a bit trickier in snow, you can often still bike when the weather gets cold. Use wide tires, wear layers and protect your hands and feet. Take care to identify roads that will give you enough room to ride with snow on the sides and know when the weather may be too bad to ride safely.




Bundle Up....
Wear more layers inside to keep the heat down. Turning the heat down just a few degrees can make a big difference in your energy consumption. Make use of sweaters, slippers and throw blankets to stay warm.

De-Icing..
Use non-toxic de-icers on your driveway and other areas. "Rock salt" contains cyanide. Chemical de-icers can also be harmful to pets and wild animals. Instead, throw plain sand down on your driveway for the traction that you need.


Get Active..
Try green activities for the family like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding. You'll get a great workout and you won't have to use electricity or fuel to have fun



Light Efficiency..
Replace your old light bulbs with fluorescent ones. Winter means fewer hours of sunlight and more time indoors, so use light bulbs that last longer and are more energy efficient.




Indoor Garden
You can grow nearly anything indoors during the winter especially fresh herbs. Purchase lamps/ lightbulds that will provide the proper nutrients to your plant and soil and pots and your ready to go.

Gardening Indoors with Soil & Hydroponics







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