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Concerns over the environment and global warming are becoming the forefront in many people’s minds. No matter where we turn, we can see signs that the world is becoming more aware of the way that human interaction with the environment is changing the world. For many people, the idea of global environmental changes is too large to fathom. For those who have a problem imagining their impact on the environment, it can become more personal if they first work to improve their own personal environment. If after you have worked to improve your own environment, you are so inclined, you can keep enlarging your bubble of environmental awareness, bringing more and more into your personal awareness as you are able to tackle new practices. This makes the transition into green living more palpable for those who resist changes to their lifestyle. Another way that one can help the environment is to look for ways for your workplace to become more environmentally responsible and aware. This may take the form of starting a recycling program or to install power strips to make sure that electronics are turned off when not in use. New construction plans often involve the use of natural light to reduce the energy needs in these buildings. Architects use green building concepts in planning their designs and hire green builders who employ environmentally sound practices from planning through construction site cleanup. When most people see how simple it is to become environmentally aware and to make choices that are environmentally sound, the choice becomes a simple one. One prohibitive factor for many people can be, however the added cost of environmentally sound practices and products. The choice to live a green lifestyle need not cost more of your hard-earned greenbacks though. Common sense can make all of the difference in the world and simplistic living can mean that living a green lifestyle can even cost less than not doing so. One should carefully examine claims of any product and service advertising green living or products to ensure that the claims are those that are environmentally sound – and make sense. One of the signs of a free enterprise system is that when there is a demand for a product or service, the cost for this will rise. The environmental movement is not immune from this effect. When deciding to live a green lifestyle, it helps to begin with small steps, rather than to remodel your house, add solar panels to your car, and remove all chemicals from your home. (Of course, with the current prices of gasoline, the solar paneled cars are tempting!)
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