The 10 Easiest Ways to Help Save the Earth

For the past few years, global warming has been a prominent issue. Unless you are living under a rock, you have surely heard about the hole in the ozone layer, the melting icecaps in the Antarctic, and the alarming fact that we have only a few years to reverse the detrimental effects that our behavior has had on the Earth before it is too late for the human race. Since I am sure you are not living under a rock (because last time I checked, rocks do not have Internet access), you are most likely to be at least a smidgen concerned. However, when we as human beings think of living environmentally friendly, a few things come to mind.Healthy living seems expensive and time-consuming. Organic foods, special light bulbs, and hybrid vehicles all cost an arm and a leg, right? Sure, maybe they do, but there are plenty of other ways that the average American can begin living a green lifestyle. Since every bit counts, I have compiled a list of the 10 Easiest Ways to Help Save the Earth:

1. Ditch the bottled water. In most areas, bottled water is nothing more than an advertising gimmick. Tap water must undergo inspection in most cities, and it is safe to use. This is why I highly recommend getting a few reusable water bottles and going back to drinking from the tap. Not only is it cheaper, but you are saving an astounding amount of plastic. Additionally, in order to manufacture the plastic bottles, petroleum must be used, as well as a substantial amount of water power. Reusable bottles are durable and also quite trendy. Check out http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com or http://www.camelbak.com for a few ideas.

2. Hit "no" when asked if you would like a receipt for your ATM or gas station transactions. Honestly, who uses those receipts in the age of the internet? All of my banking is done online and the receipts used to get shredded without me even glancing at them. By opting to never have the receipt printed in the first place, you will save trees.