Eco Fun Facts
November 30th, 2008 Categories: Focus on Boulder, Trends
Did you know that turning your thermostat down by just 1 degree, you’ll cut fuel consumption by as much as 10% ? Cutting down on energy use is great for so many reasons - global warming being one of them.
Boulder Colorado has got to be one of the most environmentally progressive cities in the United States. Because the mountains provide ample outdoor activities for people of all ages, the earth and nature are respected here. When I park to go shopping, I am always in awe of so many Toyota Prius Hybrids in one place! Everyone is joining the green revolution. We have Eco Realtors, “green” mortgage lenders, eco-handymen, eco product stores, sustainable building, healthy home consulting…and the list goes on and on. Here in Boulder, you need to be up to date on your eco facts. Read more and impress your friends with what you know.
ECO FUN FACTS
1) One 98 foot tree with 200,000 leaves can absorb 11,359 gallons of water and breathe it into the air in just one growing season. Another reason why Boulder is a great place to live - we have lots of trees!
2) I guess you can’t hear this one enough - compact fluorescent light bulbs consume up to 75% less energy and they last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. We even bought LED Christmas tree lights this year!
3) By replacing old refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machine with EnergyStar qualified appliances, you can save up to $200 per year. When you resell your home, this will also increase the value of your home.
4) Renewable energy quickly replaces itself and is usually available in a never-ending supply such as sunlight, wind, and water.
5) Non-renewable energy refers to sources of energy that cannot be immediately replaced like coal, oil, and natural gas.
6) Laptop computers consume up to 90% less energy than standard desktop computers.
7) Wind is the fastest growing energy source in the US. You can even sign up to have wind generate the power for your home. 
Appliances like TVs and microwaves keep using electricity even when not in use, so be sure to unplug before leaving for the holidays.
9) The average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of household hazardous waste in the basement, garage, and storage closets. I have one word for you - declutter! And do it right by disposing of waste appropriately. Go to your local recycling centers website for details on what waste goes where.
10) An average family of four uses 400 gallons of water every day. If one out of 10 homes in the US upgraded to water-efficient fixtures, it could save more than 300 billion gallons and nearly $2 billion annually.
11) Shortening your showers by 1- 2 minutes, you can save up to 2600 liters of water per month.
12) Using the air conditioner in stop and go traffic can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20%. This was a major issue during the summer when gas prices were so high.
Remember, Boulder Colorado is home to one of the most impressive environmental movements I’ve seen. As a real estate agent, it’s important to know about sustainable building and eco-friendly products. Buyers and sellers want to know about energy efficiency and home health. Just by doing one or two of these easy tips, you can positively impact the earth and people in Boulder will be impressed.
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