Go Green in April!

April is the month when we celebrate Earth Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to consider the actions you can take for environmentally responsible and greener living.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency offers a broad list of ways to impact the environment making cleaner choices from individuals recycling and gardening, to entire communities implementing sustainable living programs.

Some of the steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint are:

• Reduce Waste – Recycling and reducing the things you dispose of, including food, helps to reduce the size of landfills and the methane gas they produce.
  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  • Reduce food waste
  • Dispose of electronics and appliances responsibly
• Energy efficient products for the home – there are a large variety of energy efficient and connected home products which help you manage your energy spend. AEP Energy offers a host of energy-efficient and connected-home products in AEP Energy Reward Store! Enroll in a traditional or renewable plan and earn Reward Dollars to redeem in our online marketplace.
  • AEP Energy Reward Store
  • Energy Star
  • WaterSense products

• Choose renewable energy options for your home, business, and community.
  • RE-Powering
  • Community Solar
  • State Incentives
  • Enroll in AEP Energy’s ECO-Advantage^SM renewable plan
• Live Sustainably with smart growth, green programs and sports, and monitor your carbon footprint with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Household Carbon Footprint Calculator.
  • Carbon Footprint Calculator
  • Green Programs
  • Smart Growth

But most importantly, get outside and enjoy a little sun and fresh air!  Taking a brisk walk, a bike ride, or tossing a frisbee or a football is not only healthy, but fun!  It’s a great way to appreciate nature and this planet we call home.

Source:  https://www.epa.gov/environmental-topics/greener-living