help save the environment

Deciduous trees provide shade in the summer, yet allow warming rays to enter your house during the colder months. Evergreens provide a wind break from prevailing winds.Be sure to consider the future growth of any plantings and plant far enough from your house that the root systems will not disrupt your foundation.

A low flow toilet can save many gallons of water per year, both preserving the environment and lowering your water bill.You can also try putting a bottle of water in the tank of your current toilet. The space the bottle takes up will save that much water each flush, yet allow the toilet to keep functioning properly. (Dont use a brick for this purpose, because bricks can disintegrate.) Try lowering the water level in your toilet tank. Many toilets have an adjustment to lower the float controlling the fill valve.

Solar panels convert sunlight to electricity and are dropping in price (some estimates put solar panel installation at about $10,000). A home utility bill can drop by 20% with the use of converted solar energy.Keep in mind that there is concern, however, about the negative environmental impact of the manufacturing of solar panels. Solar panel manufacturing can result in chemical toxicity and lack of recycling, among other issues.