Energy consumption and the environment


Protecting the Environment is a serious issue

Protecting  the  environmentgreen, sustainable, recycled, organic and
energy efficient qualify and are widely
A day doesn't pass without comments about ouravailable.
environment. In fact being a little older
myself I can remember that not many years agoOne  simple  and  yet  interesting  example:
you would hardly ever hear about the major
challenges that we are continously buildingA 100 watt compact fluorescent bulb costs
up. Today we are confronted with some veryabout $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 andof usage per day, you will save $6.75 per
water we drink are hugh. Only a very smallyear on your electrical bill. That is an
portion of our natural water resources areinvestment  return  of  180%.
even left unpolluted. This issue is a major
problem. Learning to deal with our rapidlyHow it helps the environment: A single
changing surroundings warrants a seriouscompact fluorescent bulb reduces greenhouse
effort but we yet aren't totally convincedgas 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 fromAdditionally, compact fluorescents last up to
are in serious trouble.. Whether it be13 times longer than incandescent bulbs.Your
esthetic or physical our entire lives areelectricity rate and usage level will affect
encompassed by the impact from our naturalyour return but for almost anyone; it makes
resources. Filthy water, difficult livingfinancial sense to replace the majority of
conditions, dirty air, unhealthy vegetation,your light bulbs immediately with compact
smoke, oil and hundreds of other pollutingfluorescents.
items  just  simply  add  on  to the problem.
Fun green stuff lends itself to
Much effort is being expended in developingentertainment, fashion, food and drink, home,
green stuff. Items that are unique andpersonal care, transportation and travel. So,
innovative that will make life better andas 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 arein the environment.



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