Going Green Can Save You Green

Earth Day is a time to be part of the progress made in protecting our planet. We hope that on this  Earth Day we at JuicingShack could encourage you to take steps towards making our planet a better and cleaner place to live in.  And if it saves you some money in the bargain it is a win win for all. 

"The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and to take care of it." Genesis 2.15

Going Green Can Save You Green

Energy Audit

If your home is an energy hog you can save valuable resources by making some changes.
You have to audit your energy use. Your home isn't energy efficient if you have less, than 6" of insulation in your attic or your furnace is more than 10 years old or if you have lots of windows on the north side and you live in a cold climate.
Take the free energy audit test at : eere.energy.gov. It estimates just how efficient your house. The avergage house loses upto 20% of its heat or airconditioning from leakaging heating and air conditioning ducts alone. Make sure to repair the leaking ducts, seal drafty doors and windows.Cutting drafts may save you upto 30% of your utility bill each and every year.


Trade In your old cell phones for cash
Cell phones have been classified as hazardous material because of electromagnetic radiation and electronic composition. You could dispose off your old phone and make some money using a site like http://www.cellforcash.com/ . How much money you can get varies depending on the type of phone. Most phones listed on the site are recycled for free, but some earn rewards of more than $60. 


Unplug If It Isn't In Use
By taking a few minutes to unplug electronics that aren't in use around your house, you can save on your electric bill. I pod charger, cell phone, blackberry, coofee pot -these devices make upto makes 5% of your energy bill


Low Flow
Switching to low-flow shower heads and toilets can also cut dollars off of your monthly utility bills.


Tint your windows
Tinting the windows on your home can really cut down on the amount of Airconditioning you will have to use which in a few years would be more cost effective.

Going Green Can Save You Green on Car Insurance and Gas

By going green and limiting your driving you’ll decrease the amount of miles put on your car. Instead of making multiple trips, combine errands into one trip. Use public transportation or try to car pool. You will save money on gas and reduce vehicle pollution. People who drive less miles per year can qualify for lower car insurance rates, too.
If you are thinking of purchasing a new car, and would like to help improve pollution levels, go for a green option: consider a flex-fuel vehicle or a hybrid car.

Tax breaks 
Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost
http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm
Consumers can get tax credits for buying or leasing some hybrid or plug-in vehicles, or by installing solar energy systems. But the easiest move is to make sure to buy Energy Star appliances when you're ready to upgrade.


Smart Power Strip
Save money and save energy with the smart power strip. Plugging in your electronics to the Power Strip, and turning off the power strip, all the items plugged into it will also power down saving you money and saving energy


Have a light bulb moment

Save Energy by switching your Bulbs! Save Money on Electricity Bills Use Less Energy, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Help Stop Global Warming! CFLs use 60% less energy than a regular bulb. This simple switch will save about 300 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.Buying a compact florescent light bulb will be more expensive than a regular bulb, but florescent bulbs tend to last longer and will save you money in the long run.

Get Juicing to celebrate earth day!

Celebrate the earth, eat and juice organic and local!

Use your Juicer pulp in the garden compost

One of the most natural and greenest uses for your juicer pulp is making garden compost with it. Just put the juicer pulp along with any peelings and cores of the fruit / vegetables used onto your compost heap and let the natural process of decomposition take place. This will result in production of garden compost that can be used to grow your own vegetables and fruits. Garden compost when dug into the soil helps improve soil structure that enables more oxygen to enter the soil and helps the water retention properties of the soil. How to compost.


Drinking Water bottles or Juice containers
Use reusable water/juice bottles which can be widely recyclable. Filtered tap water is a great way to save money on the plastic water bottles. This will help reduce the unnecessary environmental waste caused by Plastic PET water bottles or juice containers.

Buy organic foods as much as possible

                                     

Organic soils capture and store carbon dioxide at much higher levels than soils from conventional farms. In addition to organic, try to choose seasonal and locally grown food. The transportation of food can take its toll on the environment. By choosing locally grown food, you are ensuring that your food doesn't have to be transported thousands of miles to reach you. Your eating habits will vary with what is seasonally available. Plus, organic food is great for you! Dont forget to take your cloth shopping bags along.

Reduce Reuse Recycle!!!

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