With temperatures rising and flip flops starting to parade the ground, the coming summertime is certainly in the air. Now we just have to focus on keeping that air clean.
Here are a few tips to start making this season a greener one.
- Hang your laundry out to dry. Now that it’s warm enough, this is a perfect alternative to an electric dryer.
- Eat outdoors whenever possible. It’ll save on electricity and give you some dinner scenery.
- Use fans and open windows. Fans use less energy than air conditioners and circulate air instead of keeping it trapped in a single room.
- Close shades and blinds. Keeping them closed during the daytime will minimize solar heat gain and will keep your house cooler.
- If you’re planning on barbequing, try a gas or electric grill. Charcoal is harder on the environment. Or, try a solar oven that avoids emissions altogether.
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This week’s tips made possible by Howalt+McDowell Insurance.
