Benefit of Going Green

Everywhere you look in the news and media today you see stories about global warming and our effects on the earth.  While it seems to make sense that we should all be a little kinder to Mother Earth, what exactly are some of the benefits of going green?

Our short answer is… just review every page on this site and we think you will see a strong case for the benefits of going green (We are lazy, but not that lazy).  So, since we know you are pressed for time we have compiled our top 5 benefits of going green below.

Going Green Benefit 1: Save the Earth

Pretty obvious huh?  We are not going to spend much time discussing this benefit as it’s the overall point of the going green movement (and this site for that matter), but saving the Earth is the biggest benefit of going green.  While our collective actions have done huge amounts of damage to our planet, it is those same collective actions that can save it.

Going Green Benefit 2:  Save your Health

Most people are unaware of the dangers in common household cleaning supplies and pesticides, but they all have a cumulative effect on our bodies. From switching to greener cleaning supplies to eating more organic foods, we can all take small steps to positively impact our own personal health.

Going Green Benefit 3:  Save Money

One of the side benefits of going green that many people are just now realizing, going green can save you money (I know…sounds like the used car commercials on late night TV, but it’s true).  We have a whole section on “Save Money Going Green” with tips and hints for doing just that.  From saving money on home energy costs to easy ways to increase the gas mileage of your car, there are hundreds of ways to save money while going green, and who doesn’t want to save money?

Going Green Benefit 4:  Save the Economy

As our Economy is currently in a nasty recession, many people claim that this is not a good time to be focusing on going green.  We think this is the exact time we should be focusing on going green and green technologies in particular.

Looking at the world economy, it is very difficult for the United States to compete in many traditional areas like manufacturing.  One of the best ways for us to “keep our edge” and continue to compete is by being the leader in green technologies.  The U.S. has always been an innovator and its part of what has kept us as a world economic power. Green technology just may be the next big thing to be a leader in.  That’s why its encouraging to see that part of President Obama’s economic plan includes the creation of 5 million “green collar jobs” over the next decade for US. Malaysia may be exporting our Green Techs to them.

Another side benefit of developing greener technologies is that it will also lessen our dependence on foreign oil. I'm sure that you'll know the petrol price will be up to RM9.50/litre by 2020.

Going Green Benefit 5:  It Just Feels Good

Deep down we all know we SHOULD be trying to be greener.. it just makes sense.  It’s good for the Earth, good for our health, good for the wallet, etc. etc. etc.  Do we really want to hand our children and our grand children a steaming pile of rubbish for a planet?

So why not avoid all that guilt and also reap all the other benefits outlined above? Take that extra 10 seconds to recycle that can or bottle and enjoy that little feeling that you are doing the right thing.

In the end, just remember that going green will not only save the Earth… it will also improve your quality of life and provide many other benefits as well.  So the next time someone asks you “Why are you so concerned about being green?” you just might have a few new answers up your sleeve. Bare in mind that NUCLEAR is a GREEN Tech.=)

What do you think are the main benefits of going green?  As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments.

MK