Health Advice for Women

I’ve been thinking about getting a new hot water heater and I saw some great information on the federal tax credits  available for installing solar hot water heaters. I still have to run the numbers but it looks like a great incentive from the government to go green.

The Verde Solair website gives some great information on different ways to go green and save money in the process. If you are planning on buy and installing a new hot water heater this year you may as well check it out.

Do you do your part to live an eco-friendly lifestyle? How many checks do you get from the list below?

1. I recycle paper, cans and glass

1. I drive a hybrid or electric car

1. I buy organic food

1. I have reduced the chemicals in my life

1. I consume less water and electricity than before

Not too many of us are eco-saints and can honestly say they do all 5 from the list above. The trends on recycling are great, many people are moving to hybrid cars and organic food but there has not been as much progress with reducing the amount of chemicals, water and electricity we consume.

Are you thinking “I don’t consume chemicals”? Let’s review some of the common chemicals we consume in our daily life.

• Fertilizer for your lawn is about as bad as it gets, start using an organic fertilizer. This is a big one!

• House-hold cleaners can be a detriment to your indoor air quality and our environment. Have you switched to eco-friendly cleaners that are not toxic to you or the water supply they enter?

• Have you made steps to reduce your water consumption? Try looking into a tank less water heater which saves water and lowers your utility bill.

Each year I try to review what new changes I can make to improve my indoor air quality, reduce the chemicals in my house and in general reducing my footprint on this earth.  Try going “greener” one step at a time and before you know it you will have a much healthier environment.