{"id":5816,"date":"2022-02-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portal.solar.com\/learn\/going-green-5-ways-to-live-a-sustainable-lifestyle-as-a-suburban-family\/"},"modified":"2022-11-10T22:30:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T22:30:26","slug":"going-green-5-ways-to-live-a-sustainable-lifestyle-as-a-suburban-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solar.com\/learn\/going-green-5-ways-to-live-a-sustainable-lifestyle-as-a-suburban-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Green: 5 Ways to Live a Sustainable lifestyle as a Suburban family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When I think about living a more sustainable lifestyle, I think about giving back to the environment and teaching my children the simple fundamentals of respecting Mother Nature.<\/p>\n<p>Going green does not mean that I have to live completely off the grid. It means that I must become smarter with my natural resources as a Mom living in the suburbs with my family.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that living a more sustainable lifestyle means taking into account everything that surrounds me in nature, becoming more responsible for the Earth and the well being of my growing family.<\/p>\n<p>While taking steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle, I have started\u00a0making better and smarter choices.\u00a0As a very busy family putting these doable steps into action will benefit ourselves, neighborhood, and the environment.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<strong>5 Ways to Live a Sustainable Lifestyle<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Reduce household energy use<\/h3>\n<p>Turn off lights and appliances that you are not using, Install energy efficient appliances, open windows to allow a breeze instead of turning on the air conditioner. Replace incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs. You can also Install solar panels.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"width: 640px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog_Images\/pexels-photo-207489.jpeg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-207489.jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Recycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recycle as much as possible if your neighborhood or apartment complex doesn&#8217;t have to recycle pick up either find a drop off location or request the curbside service.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Resell and donate items<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Try Reselling clothing and children&#8217;s things through donations: Once Upon Child is a great place to resell children&#8217;s clothing, Domestic Violence Shelters,\u00a0 and Good Will to donate clothing items.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Plant Seeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Try growing your own garden. Simply plant a few seeds in a corner of your yard, in a container on your porch or windowsill<img style=\"width: 640px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.solar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog_Images\/pexels-photo-169523%20(1).jpeg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-169523 (1).jpeg\" width=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Eat locally<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A powerful way to live more sustainably is to eat locally and through subscription boxes like Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and Green Chef: These fresh and healthy meals can be delivered right to your front doorstep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I think about living a more sustainable lifestyle, I think about giving back to the environment and teaching my children the simple fundamentals of respecting Mother Nature. 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