# Best Ways to Go Green

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/12/best-ways-to-go-green-greener-air-clothes/
- Published: 2021-12-17T06:16:48-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

The [new year](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/5-energy-saving-tips-to-keep-you-green-in-2014/)
is on the horizon  for a greener world and cleaner air. So now’s the time to start
planning your resolutions. There are so many things you can choose to focus on during
the next year. Whether it’s [bettering yourself](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/06/brian-ching-completes-campaign-to-build-a-green-upgraded-home-for-a-houston-family/)
as a person or adopting a different lifestyle to your clothes.  I mean it’s completely
up to you. One resolution that’s definitely worth keeping is learning how [to be a bit greener](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/going-green-saves-lancaster-in-controlling-stormwater/).
Here’s how you can begin to grow your green [thumb](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/03/cable-green-time-cut-carbon-intensity-38-percent/)
in 2022 for cleaner air.

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## Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Your green adventure begins by learning [how to recycle better](https://www.earthday.org/youre-doing-it-wrong-7-tips-to-recycle-better/)
and getting into the habit of the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Over the
years, waste has become more prevalent than we could imagine. Even something as 
simple as a plastic bottle cap is harmful to the environment. Reducing means consuming
less products and producing trash. Reusing means refilling water bottles and bags.
Recycling means turning the product into a completely new one. Once you get into
the habit of this simple process, you can prevent producing over 120 [pounds of waste](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/05/fish-waste-report-156-million-pounds-wasted/)
every month.

## Air Dry Your Clothes

Did you know that the common household uses an average of 20 gallons of water with
only one load? Not only is this one of the [common ways people waste water](https://www.businessinsider.com/wasting-water-money-2018-11),
but it can also drain your bank account. And when you combine the cost with running
your dryer, it’s just not necessary. For this reason, this why the green thing is
to air dry your clothes. For that is considered green.  I mean to be a more cost-
effective method. Air drying your clothes is easy. Simply wash a small load of your
clothes and hang them up somewhere, preferably outside, to dry. While the best way
to do this is to use the clothesline in your backyard, you can improvise by hanging
your clothes over your shower rail and closet doors. You can also use wooden hangers
as well.

## Go Green on Campus

If [going green](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/how-going-green-can-save-you-2k/)
inspires you, you might even want to study it in college.

Environmentalists look for ways to [protect](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/05/go-green-and-save-green/)
the planet by eliminating waste. That’s reducing our carbon footprints and protecting
the ozone layer. If you’re interested in the field, but need to switch your major,
private [student loans](https://www.earnest.com/student-loans) may be right for 
you to cover the high cost of tuition. In most cases, the repayment terms are better
and you’ll pay lower interest overall after you complete your degree.

## Don’t Use Chemical-Based Cleaners

Another way to go green is to find [ways to maintain a clean home](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/09/greener-ways-to-maintain-a-clean-home/)
by changing the way you clean. Although using cleaners you find in the grocery store
is convenient, a lot of people are unaware of how harmful they can be. Pipe cleaners,
for example, may be able to clear a clog in record time, but it can cause irreparable
damage to the pipes. It can cause the integrity of the pipes to weaken because the
chemicals eat away at everything. Febreze, which is a well-known air freshener, 
contains chemicals that can cause respiratory issues. This is especially worrisome
for people who have asthma. A natural way to freshen the air is to fill a spray 
bottle with water and mix it with the scent you enjoy most. It can be lemon, lavender,
or mint. You can even use essential oils as long as you use a measured amount.

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 The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living
expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author,
Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The
Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides
and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant
and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric
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Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For 
Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke #
Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power
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