Renay Billiar: I think it would be very difficult to find a place to live in harmony with nature like the Native Americans and other "non civilized" people live. I suppose you could move to a remote village in one of the few unspoiled areas of he world, but that isn't practicle for most people. You can however strive to live a sustainable existance, to me that means becoming aware of how what we do affects the planet and it's resources and making better choices. Try to reduce the impact of what we buy, do and consume.Going green is easy, there are so many great resources about the subject. My personal favorite is "The Green Book" which has parts of its book online as well at www.readthegreenbook.com.As I have been striving to "Go Green" I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern conveniences. I'm doing many things I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch t! he cool breeze, only buying what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can't eat now. To me "going Green" is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the easy things first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to bad habits. I also believe there are good, better, best choices in most things. If you aren't ready to start a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when available. Many people think "going green" is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a short payoff time. Things like weatherstiping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to purchase reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back within a few months. My top tips are make! your home more energy efficient, that also means using natura! l light, cooling and heating. Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it's the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimiter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn't just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plan on using. Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to purchase a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled water, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.Recycle, www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only purchase plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkings, toi! let paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean almost anything, they can even losen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly. Just start small and build from there, don't get overwhelmed....Show more
Erica Bottaro: i know right?!
Elden Bardach: I have school and I need answers!!!!!!!!!
Donnell Nocella: oh, being green doesn't equal healthy. We live to be over 40 because we use non green stuff. You are fooling yourself if you believe that being green is healthier.
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Mikel Bethay: You can't.By simply being alive, we're polluting the environment. Sorry
Chris Rosenkranz: Give up beef.This is not an animal rights issue. I do eat chicken, fish, and (occasionally) non-beef red meats (buffalo), by the way. It is simply tactical way to help reduce carbon emissions.Oh, and any job losses in the beef industry will ! be offset by an increase in jobs in other agriculture sectors....Show m! ore
Michal Semple: More at the link with pictures and graphs and everything you could want.WHAT IS GEOTHERMAL ENERGY? The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). So, geothermal energy is heat from within the earth. We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuously produced inside the earth...Show more
Olen Penhallurick: There is more than meets the eye to the question you asked. You wrote "totally" green. Go primitive. Refuse to enter any building or modern transportation. Stop useing computers. Find your own food and water, by hunting (without a gun), growing (without industrial machines), raising (without steroids or hormones), and searching for your water supply (without "Googleing" it).
Azzie Trembly: You can't.
Rona Espalin: Okay you can...! 1.Get Solar Panels On Your Roof2.Buy ONLY all natural foods3.Buy 100% Cotton Clothing4.Recycle ALL Recyclables5.Preserve Water6.Dont Waste Elecrticity-If you can see what ur doing and where ur going keep the lights off -7.Get A Hybrid Instead Of A Car That Runs On Gas8.Get A Laptop NOT A Desktop-Laptops R Better 4 The Enviorment-9.Buy All Natural Soaps,Shampoos Etc.10.Time Yourself When You Take A Shower-About A Five Minute Shower Would Be Good For Perserving Water -11.If Buy No Chemical Cleaners-It's Called Green Works They Sell It At Walmart-12.NEVER Litter - I Am Sayin' NEVER In Ur Life - 13.Do Costal Cleanups-It's Where You Clean The Beach By Picking Up The Trash - 14.Buy All Natural Chapstick-Sold At Walmart Or Something Like That-15.Buy The "Green" Pins-At Target For A Dollar-16.Make A Recycling Bin Out Of An Old Shoe Box Hope I Helped With MY 16 Ways To Be Green!...Show more
Jeannine Vassie: how would you do a tree?
Alonso Crehan: smoke a lot of weedh! ttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlvTz...
Fermin Tara:! the converted heat from the interior of the earth to heat buildings and generate electricity is called geoyhermal energy. It was developed in Italy as early as 1904. It is now used in Russia Iceland New zealand.
Nadia Crauswell: be Amish lol*listens to wierd al*
Jose Calaycay: its a type of energy. that all you need 2 know
Jeremy Donohue: If you have the funds and will to do so then solar and wind is the best ways to get yourself "off the grid" as they say and the great thing is that no matter what happens in this crazy world you will be ok.
Coleman Coscia: The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). So, geothermal energy is heat from inside the earth. We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuously produced inside the earth.
Rena Pepe:! Trees rock! I am officially a tree hugger. They like photosynthesize themselves. Isn't that cool? :)
Johnny Sirko: I totally agree with whsgreenmom. And I need to take some of that advice, too.Unless you want to live like the Amish, you won't escape using petroleum products and electricity. So focus on those.What can you use and do to help keep what we have instead of throwing out the old and having to make new?What do you drive and how far do you drive it? How I wish I could get to my college on my bicycle.How much energy do you use for things that are not necessary or productive?And I have to be the one to say this but Vote right. At all levels vote for who you think will do the best for the nation and global environment."Think global, complain local." From the city council to the Governor, make sure your issues are heard. Sign on with each group that has even half of the same concerns you do....Show more
Oswaldo Rayburn: May I refer you to a similar question! I asked just yesterday?http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag! WOL...Kudos for wanting to live Green, it's how we all should live so the Earth and its people are healthy!Let's go. >>ÄžÅ"Ä"Ä"N...Show more
Clement Viscarro: Like with what materials and how does it work?I especially wanna know about how they are made.If anyone can help...?Thanks.
Miguel Densley: 1
Foster Koopmann: If you are asking "how do solar panels work" I have included a reference that links to videos that show this better than words can describe. The short of it is that a semi-conductor (silcon) is doped with two other semi-conductors such that when the sun hits the surface the electrons flow from one side to the other to try to reach a stable state. The flow of the electrons is the current....Show more
Shamika Schools: Energy derived from steam produced by hot rocks underground. There is a geothermal area north of San Francisco which produces some electrical energy for Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Phillip Modafferi: yeah you could buy! a hummer and buy only diesel fuel and throw all your styrofoam in the ocean.why do you care anyways the earth is gonna die one day and we are all going to be dead by that time so what does it matter
Samara Siewers: Paint yourself green...try homebase paint
Derrick Smsith: I need answers NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ermelinda Stalnaker: Geothermal energy is a way to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Here is a link:www.geotechnicalltd.com/geothermal.htm
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