Many people feel that the onset of global warming is something that the average Joe can't do anything about.
This needn't be the case however as even the smallest of lifestyle changes can make a big difference to you local environment, not to mention your monthly utility bills.
Take a moment to look around your home and you might be surprised by the number of undiscovered opportunities to make your household greener.
Take kitchen waste as an example.
Landfills are not only an eyesore on the landscape but also have a carbon footprint of over one million tonnes of CO2 per year.
Thinking of ways to reduce our reliance on landfills is something every household should be working towards and kitchen waste is a great place to start.
Naturally bio-degradable, items such as fruit and vegetable peelings and left overs are all too readily thrown in the bin when they can be easily composted.
Composted waste can then be used as feed for plants and flowers that is not only friendly to the environment but doesn't dent your bank balance either.
When it comes to utility bills the majority of people will be interested in ways to reduce their monthly outgoings.
Slashing your gas and electricity bills is particularly easy for those trying to run a green household since environmentally friendly energy methods are generally much cheaper or even free! Swapping a mains operated radio for a 'wind-up' model or a battery powered clock for a solar powered alternative will not only reduce your household carbon footprint but also allow you to harness the power of the elements in order to reduce your reliance on electricity when operating everyday appliances.
With eco-technology one of the fastest growing sectors it's no wonder that many households are going even further to provide their own sustainable energy supplies.
The rise of the home wind turbine is an area that's seen unprecedented growth over recent years as the ability to harness wind power becomes an affordable and accessible means to running a green household and creating a self-sufficient energy supply.
Government incentives and 'feed-in tariffs' have also seen an increase in the number of wind turbine owners earning financial rewards for the amount of energy their turbine returns to the grid.
It's never been easier to run your own eco household by making simple changes in and around the home.
Even the smallest change can make a big difference and if we all do our bit we can collectively make a noticeable difference to the impact of global warming.