Torian Baldwin. Green Life There are many reasons you should go green. First and foremost, it saves a lot of money and we all like keeping a little extra.

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Torian Baldwin

Green Life There are many reasons you should go green. First and foremost, it saves a lot of money and we all like keeping a little extra money after getting everything we need. If you love your home, hate spending big bucks on water and utility bills and like keeping the environment clean and safe, then here are a lot of easy ways preserving your money and your environment.

Savings You enjoy keeping things in order and getting all your necessities done while keeping a happy wallet. So why not go green. Energy bills seem to be very pricey and appear to be a hassle at the perfect moment when money supply is scarce. But an eco friendly family has less of a hassle then a regular family. The department of energy believes that families would use a lot less energy yearly if they were to change their living habits and update their homes with eco friendly electricity and water. Not only will you same money, but refunds and tax deductions are usually rewarded for making these changes.

Toilet Water The value of your home will gradually increase after eco-friendly products are installed and used such as sustainable equipment. Solar panels and water saving showers and toilets can also save money on utility bills. Solar panels and water saving showers and toilets can also save money on utility bills. To reduce the cost on your water bill and plumbing units, star appliances are strongly recommended. Newer efficient toilets use less than two gallons of water per flush and save hundreds of dollars per year.

Long Lasting Green homes or those that use recycled content can last up to five times longer than traditional materials and does not need treating or painting for outdoor projects like decks.

Clean Air Supply Toxic materials are known to seep out of paints and cleaners that have VOC. Green homes do not use these and therefore have a better air quality. It is proven by the Department of Energy that clean air quality causes higher productivity levels.

Less Waste There is less waste created when renovating or updating your home with green products, as these are recyclable. Green buildings and homes work with the land around them instead of against them. These homes and buildings have the smallest footprint on their surroundings.

Go Green Green buildings and houses are built to last for years. Many green homes incorporate large open areas that are easy to remodel and rearrange. Green buildings use recycled materials, instead of new trees and natural resources being cut down to be used. Reasons to go green are numerous, and can save the environment and your money in the long run.