How often have you said you want to do something to help the environment, but never really got around to it? Many people certainly want to give back to our planet, but simply don't have the time to do it.

Although there are everyday things you can do to help the green cause like recycling, there are also services that you can utlize that have a green outlook. These are the businesses that don't only care about making money; they also feel that they have an obligation to hand over a cleaner environment to future generations. These are people that know that the footprint they leave in this world will be one that lasts forever. The monetary difference between using an eco-friendly service and a standard one is often negligable, so why not help our environment while also getting some great work done?

Here are a few service sectors where you can make the decision to go green:

Green Junk Removal: If you need to have your junk hauled out of your home or business, you should consider using a service that will have a low impact on our environment. A green junk removal service will make sure that much of the materials they pick up will be disposed of in an eco-friendly manner. This means they'll avoid placing materials in a landfill, and instead make sure that much of the junk ends up getting recycled.

Green Builders & Contractors: You can get an addition to your home or even build a beautiful new house without harming the environment around us. Many eco-friendly contractors will make it a point to use sustainable materials to build your house. These materials and the waste they create will have a low impact on the local environment. You can also considering having your green contractor retrofit your home to be energy efficient by installing the right insulation and even utilizing solar panels.

Green Pest Control: Incecticides and pest control methods can release some of the worst and most toxic chemicals into our atmosphere, not to mention expose your family to a very dangerous environment. Consider using a pest control service that specializes in utilizing eco-friendly chemicals made from organic ingredients that are safe for your family, and have a low impact on the environment around you.

Green Travel: When you are planning a vacation and looking for an affordable yet luxurious lodging option, it's often difficult to consider the eco-friendly factor. Today however, there are many hotels, resorts and lodging options that are built with sustainability in mind. Some hotels have a local organic garden for their restauraunt's greens or make use of water-saving laundry options. Next time you are booking your lodging, be sure to keep an eye out for any green options.

Green Cleaning: It's hard to find a good home cleaning service, let alone a green one. Keep in mind that many cleaning services use toxic chemicals to clean your house - its very easy to make the switch over to an eco-friendly cleaning service that uses chemical free, organic, and safe cleaning supplies.