Green living is starting to become the trend for most people nowadays, especially when the effects of global warming are becoming more and more noticeable. While breaking your habits can often be a hard thing to do, here are some easy ways to live green this 2016 with the help of technology.
The demand for the use of home roof solar paneling has increased by over 70 percent in 2015, which reflects the increasing awareness on the effects of global warming, Realty Times reported. The publication cited several reports, which claim that this trend is expected to continue to grow by 25 to 50 percent this year.
Home roof solar paneling, however, can sometimes put off some individuals, as the installation costs of such can be pretty expensive. The outlet suggested that individuals can look into the community solar power, which is slowly increasing in number in some areas.
With this scheme, individuals can share solar power without the need to pay for installation costs. Homeowners can also enjoy an average of $130 monthly savings with the use of solar power.
Smart heating controls and smart lighting are also gaining popularity among those individuals who wish to switch to a greener way of living this 2016. According to the outlet, one can cut off as much as 5 to 15 percent of his or her heating bills just by turning the thermostat down for a certain amount of time.
Smart heating and lighting controls offer users the convenience of managing their energy within the tips of their fingertips - their smartphones.
If such kinds of advanced technology still sound a bit too drastic of a change for most of you, U.S. News suggested several ways to live green without being too heavy on the budget.
For instance, one can start living green by using natural household cleaners, choosing organic products or even growing your own fruits and vegetables at home and using less gas and electricity.
