I think it’s safe to say we all want to protect the environment. Here are a few ways to reduce our carbon footprints.
1.) No More Buying Bottled Water: Filter your own water. The average American spends over $1200 a year in bottled water. Installing a Whole House Filter system and bottling your own water, saves you a ton money and reduces the amount of plastic bottles in landfills. Plus it’s healthier for you! Contaminants such as PFOS/PFAS, chlorine , chloramines and pharmaceuticals could be lurking in your city water supply.
2.) Eat Local: Eat at local restaurants and buy local food from your local farmers market. Usually this food is less expensive than chain restaurants and you are supporting a local small business.
3.) Reduce Disposables: Use a refillable, reusable bottle. There are many great brands out there. Eat with silverware instead of plastic forks and spoons. Use glassware instead of plastic cups. Shop with reusable cloth bags instead of plastic throw away bags.
4.) Exercise: Burn your own energy. Ride your bike to the store if you can. Go for a walk, jog or run. Start doing yoga or enroll in martial arts class.
5.) Unplug appliances when not in use: Unplugging kitchen appliances such as toasters, coffee makers and toaster ovens when not in use. Turn off lights when they are not needed.
These 5 simple steps can greatly reduce our carbon footprints, but can also save you money on the amount of water you buy and your gas and energy bill. Filtering your own water and using a refillable bottle, reduces the amount of plastic bottles found in lakes, rivers, streams and oceans. Whole house filters give you better than bottled water coming thru every tap in your home. Showering and bathing in filtered water is excellent for your skin, hair, eyes and lungs.
The Kenai Pro+ Lite whole house filter utilizes a catalytic carbon media to remove a wide list of contaminants such as chlorine, chloramines, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, PFOS/PFAS and more. It has a large capacity for whole home applications. This system can give you over 5 years worth of filtered water in your home.
Unsure what’s in your tap water? Check out the EWG Tap Water database to find out.
Contact us today for a free consultation and start enjoying cleaner water in your home! We service all of Western New York including Buffalo, Amherst, Williamsville, Youngstown and Lewiston.