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Replace incandescent bulbs with energy efficient ones

Switch to Energy Saving Light Bulbs 

One of the best things you can do for the planet is also one of the simplest. If every home in America replaced one traditional incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (known as a CFL), we would save enough energy to light more than 2.5 million homes for a year, and prevent the CO2 emissions equivalent of nearly 800,000 cars from entering the atmosphere. These energy-saving bulbs last 13 times longer and use only a quarter of the energy as traditional light bulbs. Now just imagine what a difference it would make if you changed all of the light bulbs in your house!

Hey Kids!

The toys at your friend’s house always seem so much cooler, don’t they? That’s probably because they’re new to you. Half the excitement of getting new stuff is simply the thrill of having something different to play with or read. That thrill tends to quickly wear off, and soon your favorite new toy will end up in a pile in the closet or under the bed. One great way to get new toys and books and keep your mom from screaming “CLEAN UP THIS ROOM!” is to have a toy and book swap. This is an easy activity you can organize with your friends, neighbors or classroom. Gather toys, books, and even clothes that you no longer want but that are in good shape and ask your friends to do the same. To make the swaping fair, give everyone a number to determine the picking order. Number one chooses first for the first round of picking. Then the order reverses for the following round. By having a swap, not only do you get to bring home all new stuff, (well, new to you at least!) you’ll also help prevent pollution and save the energy and resources that are used to make toys. 

A wise frog once said “it’s not easy being green”, but here at the Little Green Blog, we’re about to prove him wrong! Being green simply means that your way of life does not harm the planet or the wildlife with which we share it. There are many things that you can do in your small corner of the globe that can contribute to a greener world, from saving energy at home to protecting natural habitats in your community. Here are some important ways you can make a difference, and some tips for getting started today! …Read the rest of this post