Apr

22

Earth Day Celebrations – How To Get Involved in Colorado

Filed Under Green Plumbing 

Happy Earth Day. Earth Day is a growing part of our lives, and this year is celebrating 40 years of history by helping you understand more about living a green, eco-friendly lifestyle. It doesn’t take a concerted effort or major changes to your lifestyle. Even making one small commitment to change can add up to huge amount over time.

As a part of Earth Day, the US EPA is asking everyone to pick 5 for the environment, and commit to making a change in the coming weeks and months.

earth day ideas for colorado

1. Water
Use only the water you truly need. Invest in water conserving appliances and fixtures, and commit to becoming water wise. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. Use washers and dishwashers only when full. And take advantage of water rebate programs to upgrade your home’s toilet fixtures.

2. Air
Keep your home’s air clean, and learn to do more with less. Choose public transportation when possible, and find alternative ways for disposing of waste. Plant a tree either at home, in your community, or choose one of the thousands of ways to make a difference in the world.

3. Land
It’s easy to start composting in your own back yard. Or try xeriscaping to return to our natural Colorado plant life and habitat. Choosing plant life that is indigenous to our community not only helps conserve water, but can also help rid our area of invasive plant life that eats up our valuable resources.

4. Energy
Save energy at home by choosing Energy Star rated appliances. Whether you are remodeling, moving to a new location, or just looking for a way to make a difference, upgrading to new appliances is probably one of your easiest ways to go green.

5. Waste
Reuse and recycle whenever possible. Americans on average drink 28.5 gallons of bottled water every year. By changing our habits and using a drinking glass, or switching to reusable stainless steel bottles, can conserve many resources over time.

It’s all about choosing something easy to implement into your life, and making a commitment to follow through every day. What’s your commitment this Earth Day?

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