Dorchester residents have found that being environmentally friendly helps save the planet; it also lowers their bills and makes the neighborhood a nicer place.
Neighbors said they are installing energy-efficient windows, low-energy lights, keeping the thermostat down while away, and driving hybrid cars. Denise King said she recently recycled $19 worth of plastic bottles and used the money to buy her potting soil, and saves gas by biking to work in warm weather.
In addition to being green, Dorchester is looking greener as gardens are planted. Nancy Thornton and her sister Deborah have tended to herb, vegetable, and flower gardens for a decade at their Dorchester home. "It's nice," said Nancy. "It's pretty. It makes you feel good, and it adds to the oxygen in the air."
"I think it also helps if people see that you take care of your yard," said Deborah. "Then they'll take care of their yard."
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I'll second that: going green doesn't have to be an enormous financial investment or a complete alteration of lifestyle- simple things like planting and maintaing a garden and riding a bike once in a while can make a big impact
It's so good to hear that people all around Boston are "going green" and doing their part to conserve energy.
It's interesting to note that some people start to take care of their lawns/ gardens after seeing their neighbors' gardens looking so nice. Maybe other conservation practices can meet with this "dominoe effect" to make an even bigger difference.
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