5 Earth-Friendly Resolutions You Can Actually — Easily — Keep in 2019

An easy, one-time way to a greener 2019 and beyond is shifting all your lighting to LED. Compared with incandescent bulbs, LEDs deliver the same quality of light but use 40 percent less energy. They also last a lot longer, some being good for 25 years, while incandescents can only survive 365 days. While LED bulbs do cost more — a pack of four goes for $20 — they ultimately save you money. When used eight hours a day, every day, incandescent bulbs cost roughly $23 a year, whereas LEDs cost $4 a year. If you're looking for a truly easy way to go green in 2019, LEDs will do the trick.