“While some of you may have previously absorbed this commentary, we thought that its relevance is worth revising as it relates to our domestic current affairs. We hope you enjoy these and more upcoming new write-ups. So in case anyone missed this, here is Greening Your Home: Part 5 of 5″:
Shopping continued from 4 of 5…..
Skip the bag and you save the river:
The District of Columbia law on disposable carryout bags changed on January 1, 2010 where district businesses that sell food or alcohol must charge you 5 cents for each disposable paper or plastic carryout bag. This was proposed as one of several initiatives aimed at cleaning up the Anacostia river.
Greening your home can save you money with an energy audit:
Energy audits can include a variety of tests to check the energy efficiency of your home or business. Here is how:
1. Air leak testing of rooms, Infra-red camera scans of walls, appliance efficiency inspections, furnace and water heater efficiency testing.
2. Check the insulation levels in your attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors, and crawl spaces.
3. Check for holes or cracks around your walls, ceilings, windows, doors, light and plumbing fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets that can leak air into or out of your home.
4. After getting an energy audit, you will know exactly where to start on your journey to a greener future.
If you would like to learn more about what you can do to go green, a nice energy audit will send you in the right direction. The insight you gain from it will give you plenty of ideas for a little green remodeling, so you can become part of the solution. Sign up for an energy audit through Sobuka by typing in your zipcode and selecting contractors in your area.
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