For many of us, Earth Day is a time to think anew about the ways in which we can weave positive environmental change into our lives on a day-to-day basis. This week's ENN Radio guests each have valuable tips to share on just that -- small steps that individuals can take to improve environmental hea
For many of us, Earth Day is a time to think anew about the ways in which we can weave positive environmental change into our lives on a day-to-day basis.
Bringing a wide range of experience to the table, this week's ENN Radio guests each have valuable tips to share on just that -- small steps that individuals can take to improve environmental health. Host Jerry Kay speaks with Bryan Welch, Publisher of Mother Earth News, Jim Motavalli, Editor of E/The Environmental Magazine, Paul Klatt of Batteries Plus, and Daniel Imhoff, author of Paper or Plastic: Searching for Solutions to an Overpackaged World.
Tips from this week's ENN Radio guests:
“Shop the perimeter!” The freshest, healthiest foods are often found on the perimeter of a market. Heed this advice and you're more likely to eat in a way that's healthy for you and for the environment.
- Jim Motavalli
When you're car shopping, use the Internet to find the perfect fuel-efficient used car rather than opting for a shiny new vehicle loaded with the latest technology.
- Bryan Welch
Since today's popular handheld devices often feature rechargeable batteries, it pays to know how to prolong battery life. To do so, it’s important to reduce their exposure to heat and avoid overcharging. Take your devices off their chargers whenever possible.
- Paul Klatt
Photovoltaics -- film that turns sunlight into electricity -- is an emerging technology with tremendous potential. To get your feet wet, start small. Consider getting a photovoltaic charger to power a small appliance, like an electric fence for your dog. Substituting clean energy for battery power whenever possible eliminates pollution.
- Bryan Welch
Research PZEVs! Consumers in ten states can buy partial zero emission vehicles (PZEV) -- vehicles with 97% cleaner exhaust.
- Jim Motavalli
Paper or plastic? The best answer to that oft-asked question: Neither. Opting instead to bring your own eco-friendly, reusable bags on shopping trips will help avoid the "white blizzard" conditions that plague parts of Asia, due to enormous amounts of discarded single-use paper or plastic containers.
- Daniel Imhoff
Replacing your incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs will save you money and cut down on waste.
- Jim Motavalli
When taking ecological concerns into account on your next vacation, do some research to assess the validity of a tour or operation's eco claims. Make sure your hotel is made with native materials, for example, and that during construction steps were taken to protect the local environment.
- Jim Motavalli
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