Stay Cool the Green Way This Summer

Summer is just around the corner and hot humid days will be here before you know it. Dealing with the summer heat can be very uncomfortable so ways to beat the heat and stay cool is on everyone's mind. The heat can drain you of your energy and most people can't wait to get home, relax and cool down. So how do you stay cool this summer the green way? There are actually several things that you can do to keep cool and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.

Tips for staying cool the green way:

• Use fans and open windows instead of running the air conditioner whenever possible. The fresh air blowing in will be nice change of pace.
• When you do run the air conditioner turn it up a few degrees. The higher you keep the thermostat the less energy you'll use. You'll also discover that it won't feel so hot outside if you don't keep it too cold in your home.
• Keep the windows covered during the hottest part of the day to prevent the heat from the sun from raising the temperature in your home.
• The quickest way to cool down after being out in the heat is to take a cool shower.
• Limit cooking in the oven on hot days.
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Using these tips can help you stay cool the green way so you can enjoy the summer and help the environment at the same time. It may not seem like much but every step that you take to reduce your carbon footprint is a step in the right direction. Just imagine how much energy would be saved if everyone only used their air conditioner half the amount of time they used it last summer.