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Green Technologies Versus Green Behavior Changes

While laws and products seem to constantly be moving in a greener direction, the truth is that incorporating many green technologies today can cost more in initial outlay of money, and many do not have consumers convinced that they work better or even as well as older technologies. Use the tips below to focus on behavior changes that can be supported with green technologies rather than laying out money for the newest green technology on the market.

Expanding green behaviors already required by law. For instance, most places require recycling at this point so that the extra time spent in sorting our trash is no longer optional. You can further your green behavior in the spirit of recycling by considering canceling your hard copy of the newspaper or reducing your subscription to the Sunday paper.

Tip: Using Eco-friendly lighting is a great tip. There are a few types of green bulbs, including compact fluorescent bulbs.

Before you cancel your subscription try getting the news you're accustomed to looking for online and gradually substituting online news reading for your paper. Ultimately your switch to using a computer to get your news rather than a newspaper will save you time in wrapping and disposing of newspapers as well as money spent on purchasing a newspaper.

Incorporate green behaviors to reduce your bills. As part of water conservation, many localities are raising the rates they charge for water. In order to avoid paying these higher rates, consider water conservation strategies such as purchasing low-flow toilets into your home when the time comes to replace them. In the meantime, fix leaky faucets when you notice them, and practice turning off water during times you're accustomed to letting the water run, such as when you're brushing your teeth.

Tip: A good energy saving tip is to switch your boiler. The majority of older boilers weren't built to save energy, but newer models are much more energy efficient.

If you've got safe bicycle routes for getting around your town, consider riding rather than walking. If bicycle riding is part of your commitment to your health, you can incorporate the activity as part of your commitment to green living as well.

Consider natural versions of useful products ranging from face washes to insect repellants. This topic is a minefield for many people discussing the use of natural ingredients because of concerns about the safety of the natural substitutes, or their actual "natural" qualification, or the effectiveness of the product.

Tip: If you have a dishwasher, do not turn it on until it is full. An equal amount of water and energy is used, whether it is full or not.

Never rigidly adhere to green standards for products that have been deemed second best for the preservation of health. For instance, in the face of the West Nile Virus, the CDC recommends using products containing DEET rather than any natural remedy. However, there are some well-accepted natural versions of more chemically based products.

Incorporate green technologies that have a good track record of performance. If you decide to purchase a product that advertises its green benefits, look into consumer reviews of such products. Many varieties of lighting products perform well from solar lighting for outdoors to lamps that use LED lighting.

Green technologies that support your commitment to the environment and support your green lifestyle behaviors can be a good way to incorporate green concepts into your environment. Use the tips above to use green technologies to support behavior you engage in that reflect your commitment to the environment.

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