{"id":12963,"date":"2015-10-05t16:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-05t16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/fact-or-fiction-5-green-myths-debunked\/"},"modified":"2015-10-05t16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05t16:00:00","slug":"top-5-green-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/top-5-green-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"fact or fiction? 5 green myths debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"

by katlyn <\/span>manka<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u200bplanet forward intern\/marymount university<\/em><\/p>\n

if you are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, it\u2019s likely that you often hear suggestions on how to \u2018go green.\u2019 unfortunately, like any bit of information, it\u2019s tough to separate fact from fiction. we debunk some of the more popular myths about sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n

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myth:<\/strong> if an electronic item is turned off, it isn\u2019t using power.<\/p>\n

fact:<\/strong> unfortunately, energy vampirism<\/a> is still a rampant issue as more electrical appliances creep into the household every day. unplug any device that you aren\u2019t currently using or invest in power strips to stop the energy suck with the flip of a switch.<\/p>\n

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myth:<\/strong> disinfectants\/household cleaners can\u2019t be natural and effective.<\/p>\n

fact:<\/strong> good news, you don\u2019t have to use harsh chemicals to clean your house. instead, use gentle alternatives like vinegar<\/a> and hydrogen peroxide<\/a>. if natural cleaners don\u2019t get the job done for you; wholeliving.com<\/a> has some tips for getting the most out of your cleaning solutions.<\/p>\n

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a nissan leaf electric car, left, and a chevrolet volt plug-in hybrid charge in crosswinds, s.c., in 2011. (thedigitel myrtle beach<\/a>\/creative commons)<\/em><\/p>\n

myth:<\/strong> hybrids and electric cars are the most environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n

fact:<\/strong> this is not necessarily true<\/a>. it is true that electricity as an energy source is often more sustainable than gas, but only if the electricity is generated in a clean way. many areas of the u.s. still burn coal to generate power.<\/p>\n

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