This summer you can join the millions of Americans that are going green, like the Hulk, to try to help the environment.
But, before we try to go green or give you tips on how to grow green,
here are some of the facts we've shared over our last couple blogs. We create
262 million pounds of municipal waste each year.
And that's everything from coffee grinds, to coffee cups, to cell phones to just normal garbage.
262 million pounds and 81 pounds per year is tossed in clothing just by Americans. 81 pounds
That's a big baby. That's outrageous. Dog.
Elephant big baby elephant. And
That 81 pounds of clothing can actually be repurposed by people all over the world because 70 percent of the global population
uses repurposed clothing and shoes.
Yeah, and actually recycling helps the environment and also helps generate over 36 billion dollars in revenue.
So if those statistics and facts bother you as much as they bother me and her and everybody else.
Hopefully. We got a couple tips for you on how you can go sustainable for the summer.
So if you want to join us in this movement,
we have five tips for you. To help you get your head in the game. Starting with number one go paperless.
Now most banks already have everyone going paperless
but if you are at the home or the office don't print
unless you have to and if you do have to make sure to recycle your paper.
You can do emails and memos and send stuff out via your technology and 5g.
Which we don't have that yet but you can still send out stuff that way instead of using paper.
So number two, you can also use motion sensors at home.
A lot of people don't realize you can actually buy motion sensors off of Amazon and eBay and probably Best Buy or any of your
local technology stores to help you do motion sensors when you walk in your house.
I'm sure everybody's been to one of those bathrooms where you walk in you think the lights are off in some public place and all
of sudden, they turn on magically. It's like the clapper, but you don't have to use your hands.
Also, if you don't know there's a there's actually voice technology with things like Alexa and Google home
and I think it's Apple Home where you can just say
"Alexa turn on the lights" and the lights come on if you use something like Philips Hue or any of the other technology.
So if you're uncomfortable with motion sensors,
you can also do voice activation. Number three take your car for a tune-up regularly.
Now. The reason for this is if you don't consistently take your car and you could lose up to nine percent of your fuel efficiency.
Or alternatively watch our last video. I'll link it below but it's all about going green with sustainable transportation.
Yeah scooters and razors and not talking about shaving your face. Razors, Razor Scooters and
all kinds other stuff you can use. So that brings us to number four vampire power draining. What???
I'm scared of vampires. I'm scared. I'd rather be
I know I'm team Edward. I aint afraid of no ghosts.
A lot of people don't realize there is something called vampire power draining. When you have something plugged into the wall
people don't realize that it still is drawing power even when it's turned off.
So if you can go around your office and in your house and unplug anything that you're not using.
Alternatively, if you want you can go on to Amazon or Best Buy like I just said and they sell power strips that stop
vampire draining. They have
microchips in them that actually sense how much power is being used by what you have plugged into them. If it's under a certain threshold
that cuts off the power completely so you don't have to unplug it.
The benefit of this is make sure that there is zero power being used which not only helps the environment but helps you with your
money money. Which brings us to our final tip number five.
Consumers are the worst offenders when it comes to textiles ending up in landfills. When we say textiles,
we're talking about your clothing, your shoes, your socks, your pillows, your blankets, bedsheets.
What else? Hats, comforters, accessories, chairs, backpacks. I'm out I don't know anything else.
Hats! No I said that. And we've said this before but say it again we'll just reiterate it when you're done with your shoes
be aware you can hold a shoe dry fundraiser to raise money for your local cause and/or donate your shoes to a local fundraiser
that's happening with us at Funds2Orgs. By properly
repurposing your shoes not only are you helping someone else in need give your shoes a second life
but you're also ensuring that they don't end up in landfills.
And if you're not talking about shoes and you've got clothing or cell phones other things to dispose of,
definitely check out Head2Toe Recycling. Link below.
They will help you dispose of something while at the same time
donating money to charity. And also don't forget you don't have to throw away things, too.
If you have stuff that's gently used and you can't do a shoe drive fundraiser don't forget there are local organizations
you can go to to donate your stuff to that can help out a family or somebody in need. Everything from shirts and clothes and
dishes and anything you have around your house, so don't always throw things away. Try to see if somebody else can use them.
Let's help each other. That was five tips on going green this summer at the work and home.
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Let's change the environment.
And until next time my name is Eric, I'm Kristy. See you soon. Bye. Bye.
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