How to go green

In this blog I will be writing on how to become green. There are many steps to take in order to make your household more energy efficient and there are also many steps to take in order to save money in energy costs.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the two largest offenders in the global warming problem are power plants and cars. Coal-burning power plants in the U.S produce 2.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide pollution every year. This is the largest source of carbon dioxide pollution in the U.S. Cars are the second largest source, producing 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year.
The first thing that you can do is change the light bulbs in your house with more energy efficient light bulbs. This will save you about 700 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and 90 dollars a year in energy costs. You can also replace old household appliances with energy-efficient models. By buying a high-efficiency refrigerator will save you 100 dollars per year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 500 pounds a year. Another thing that you can do if you drive is leave your car home at least twice a week and either walk, use public transportation or bike. This can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1,590 pounds per year.
I have already started changing the light bulbs in my house with energy-efficient ones. By doing that I am already saving energy money. I am also looking to buy a car but it is taking longer than I expected because I am looking to by a hybrid car which saves energy and money.