Go Green Family Guide

Going green starts in your own backyard. With homes and offices consuming 40 percent of U.S. energy, the best place to start your thinking about the planet where you live is by starting in the house where you live. People are already doing it. In fact, according to the 2006 McGraw–Hill Construction Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report, by 2010, “green” homes will account for more than 10 percent of new home construction.

But what if you aren’t starting from scratch? How does a family make small, daily changes that can add up over time? Which are the most cost-effective, and worth the initial investment? GreenandSave.com has developed a way to help with their “2009 Family Guide to Going Green” which answers questions like:

What is the Return on Investment (ROI) for a:

  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating System Tuneup
  • Water Efficient Toilet
  • Recycled Mulch
  • Green Roof
  • Thermal Mass Floor

How Much CO2 is Saved When I:

  • Recycle half my household waste?
  • Adjust my thermostat by two degrees?
  • Eat one less quarter-pound burger per month?
  • Drive two less miles per week

To find the answer to these questions, and much more, check out the complete 2009 GreenandSave.com Family Guide to Going Green.