7 Ways to Green Your Home

Although FUSION loves photography we also love sustainable design! So here are 7 ways to green your home.

7. Water efficient shower heads
     a. cuts down water flowing through with air pressure
     b. can save 10-15% on bill
     c. depending on quality efficient shower heads start at $5

6. House hold plastics
     a. want to avoid PVC plastics and vinyl’s (found in shower curtains and tiles)
     b. want a substitute, like linoleum (when made from natural resins) or cork
     c. use products labeled  2, 4 or 5

5. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
     a. use a quarter of the energy
     b. some incentive programs
     c. some cost more up front but you can save 50% on energy bill and they last longer
     d. local drop stations make sure they are recycled properly

4. House hold cleaning products
     a. use products that use vinegar, water,  and lemon
     b. can  make  yourself

3. Used recycled toilet paper, recycled papers and other recycled products

2. Washing your clothes
     a. rinse your clothes in cold water (5% savings)
     b. instead of drying your clothes, hang them on a clothes line or drying rack

1. Keep your eye on the thermostat
     a. for every degree you drop the thermostat between 70 and 60 you save 5% on heating cost
     b. close doors to rooms you aren’t using
     c. close the flue to your fire place when you aren’t using it