{"id":1830,"date":"2014-05-22T21:45:28","date_gmt":"2014-05-22T21:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/?p=1830"},"modified":"2014-05-22T21:45:28","modified_gmt":"2014-05-22T21:45:28","slug":"6-ways-to-green-your-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/6-ways-to-green-your-boat","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to &#8220;Green&#8221; Your Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Getting your boat back out on the  water is one of the best ways to kick off the summer season, but just  like other vehicles, boats can negatively impact the environment.<\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, there are plenty of simple <a href=\"http:\/\/eartheasy.com\/play_eco-friendly_boating.htm\">\u201cgo green\u201d adjustments<\/a> you can make to your boating habits and help ensure that our waters stay clean and healthy. A summary of ideas is below:<\/p>\n<h3>Use Clear The Air Odor Eliminating Bags<\/h3>\n<p>Boats typically are filled with powerful odors such as bilge odors, mold and mildew odors, fuel odors, head and holding tank odors, galley odors, smoke odors and pet odors. Earth Care will eliminate all these odors. In the past boat owners have had to use caustic chemicals, expensive detailing, air purifiers and caustic ozone machines to rid their boat of odors. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/english\/boat_yacht_odors.html\" target=\"_blank\">Earth Care Odor Remover Bags<\/a> can simply be hung in your boat and they will completely eliminate all these odors.<\/p>\n<p>Earth Care draws in odors like a powerful magnet. The odors are adsorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. It is made from an all natural mineral, is non toxic and biodegradable and safe for Planet Earth. It is also safe around children and pets even if eaten. It does not have to come into contact with odor producer to eliminate the odor. Earth Care does not cover up odors it literally &#8220;clears the air&#8221; leaving the air fresh and clean.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"boating\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/images\/products\/landing\/boat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"135\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Green cleaning products<\/h3>\n<p>You  want your boat to look and smell like it just came off the showroom  floor, but it\u2019s important to avoid toxic cleaners as often as possible  (aka always). Remember that any type of cleaning product used on the  boat&#8217;s exterior gets into the water. Look for eco-friendly products that  are biodegradable and water-based or just search for products stamped  with \u201cDesign for the Environment,\u201d which is an EPA certification to  identify <a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dfe\/\">environmentally-friendly cleaning agents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While  there are many green cleaning products available specifically for  boats, homemade vinegar solutions are often just as effective and less  expensive. For example, a mixture of one part white vinegar and two  parts warm water can be used to clean plastic, while chrome can be  cleaned with apple cider vinegar and a soft cotton cloth. A fresh cloth  with a bit of baby oil helps to restore its bright shine.<\/p>\n<h3>Properly disposing trash<\/h3>\n<p>Never  throw trash overboard, including fishing line and plastics which can  take hundreds of years to decompose. They are also deadly to marine life  which can get tangled in it or choke on it by confusing it for food.  Use onshore facilities to recycle paper, plastic, glass, and metal  waste.<\/p>\n<p>Educating yourself as much as possible before going out on  the water is one of the most important green things you can do. There  is SO MUCH information available for you to become an expert on green  boating practices that there is no excuse for neglecting responsible  boating habits. There are also tools like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boaterexam.com\/safety\/practice-quiz.aspx\">boating safety practice quizzes<\/a> that will help you determine whether you&#8217;re completely comfortable with the knowledge you need to stay green on the water.<\/p>\n<h3>Prevent fuel spills<\/h3>\n<p>Topping  off fuel tanks usually leads to spillage. This can be prevented by  filling the fuel tank slowly, using an absorbent pad or rag to catch any  spills, and leaving the tank about 10 percent empty to allow fuel to  expand as it warms.<\/p>\n<h3>Green energy<\/h3>\n<p>Marine solar panels are a great option for tapping into a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.talcoelectronics.com\/c-8-marine-solar-panels.aspx\">green energy source<\/a> for your boat. They\u2019re not only useful for keeping things functioning  when batteries die out, but they can also be used to charge all types of  electronic devices such as a laptop, satellite phone, or smartphone.<\/p>\n<h3>Replace traditional fluorescent lighting<\/h3>\n<p>Standard fluorescent lighting produces mercury, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.manitoupontoonboats.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-green-your-boat\/\">LED bulbs don\u2019t contain toxins<\/a> and are also more effective in lighting quality. They tend to have a  longer life span, typically burning for 20 years or more before going  out, and don\u2019t use nearly as much energy as other alternatives. LEDs can  be used for 95 percent of modern lamps, including spot lights, dome  lights, recessed lights, navigation lights, emergency lights and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting your boat back out on the water is one of the best ways to kick off the summer season, but just like other vehicles, boats can negatively impact the environment. 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