| Protecting the environment | | | | green, sustainable, recycled, organic and |
| | | | energy efficient qualify and are widely |
| A day doesn't pass without comments about our | | | | available. |
| environment. In fact being a little older | | | | |
| myself I can remember that not many years ago | | | | One simple and yet interesting example: |
| you would hardly ever hear about the major | | | | |
| challenges that we are continously building | | | | A 100 watt compact fluorescent bulb costs |
| up. Today we are confronted with some very | | | | about $4 vs. 25 cents for a regular bulb; but |
| serious issues regarding our environment. | | | | uses only 23% of the electricity. Based on an |
| | | | electricity rate of $.08/kWh and three hours |
| The issues related to the air we breath and | | | | of usage per day, you will save $6.75 per |
| water we drink are hugh. Only a very small | | | | year on your electrical bill. That is an |
| portion of our natural water resources are | | | | investment return of 180%. |
| even left unpolluted. This issue is a major | | | | |
| problem. Learning to deal with our rapidly | | | | How it helps the environment: A single |
| changing surroundings warrants a serious | | | | compact fluorescent bulb reduces greenhouse |
| effort but we yet aren't totally convinced | | | | gas by over half a ton during its useful |
| about these issues. | | | | life. Multiply that by the number of bulbs in |
| | | | your house and you get the picture! |
| The air we breath, water we drink and all the | | | | |
| things around those resources we benefit from | | | | Additionally, compact fluorescents last up to |
| are in serious trouble.. Whether it be | | | | 13 times longer than incandescent bulbs.Your |
| esthetic or physical our entire lives are | | | | electricity rate and usage level will affect |
| encompassed by the impact from our natural | | | | your return but for almost anyone; it makes |
| resources. Filthy water, difficult living | | | | financial sense to replace the majority of |
| conditions, dirty air, unhealthy vegetation, | | | | your light bulbs immediately with compact |
| smoke, oil and hundreds of other polluting | | | | fluorescents. |
| items just simply add on to the problem. | | | | |
| | | | Fun green stuff lends itself to |
| Much effort is being expended in developing | | | | entertainment, fashion, food and drink, home, |
| green stuff. Items that are unique and | | | | personal care, transportation and travel. So, |
| innovative that will make life better and | | | | as you can see there are many area's where |
| help our surroundings at the same time. | | | | our thoughtful efforts can yield big benefits |
| Improving our lives with products that are | | | | in the environment. |