Now that it’s November, the weather outside is really beginning to change. Winter is just around the corner, and a great way to start the season is to know how to continue being sustainable even when the temperatures fall.
Below you’ll see some great ideas on how to enter the winter months with knowledge and preparation. With the help of this information, you can reduce your energy consumption, save money, stay warm and be green!
Don’t crank the thermometer!
As difficult as it may be to resist turning up the heat in your home, there are plenty of other options for staying warm. First of all, put on a sweater and warm socks. Secondly, if you are home alone, heat only the room you’re in. This can be done with a small space heater, and it can save you a lot of money on your next energy bill.
When it’s too cold to walk or bike, carpool
Walking and biking are great ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But let’s be honest, when fall and winter bring cool temperatures with them, being outside is not something most of us want to do. So instead, make an extra effort to carpool with friends and family wherever you go. You’ll save on gas and you’ll be helping the planet.
Get fresh produce delivered to your door
It may be an unfamiliar thing to start doing, but there are companies in metro Detroit that offer doorstep delivery of fresh produce. An example of one is Dobrasevic Food Company. With a little research, you can find one of these companies in your area that will make your grocery shopping easier, healthier and greener (and you don’t even have to brave the cold)!
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Jennifer Griffin, Contributing Writer and Public Relations, GreeningDetroit.com
Jennifer is pursuing a degree in Journalism and English from Wayne State University, and she is also a Contributing Writer for The South End.