Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Green Your Routine

This week is "Green Week." Below are some great suggestions that are easy to Green Your Routine. We encourage our readers to apply these suggestions to lead a more Eco-friendly life.



Shut down & unplug electronics
Wash your clothes in cold water
Drink out of a reusable water bottle or coffee mug
Jump into the (car) pool
Dad was right about those lights
Shop local (it saves on gas for transported goods)
Change to fluorescent bulbs
Use both sides of paper
Take showers not baths
Turn water off when you brush
Shorten your shower
Recycle glass, plastic, cardboard, newspaper, etc.
Turn down your thermostat
Cancel your junk mail
Cancel paper phone book
Stop paper bank statements
Use a Diva Cup
Wash car at car wash
Give things away
Buy rechargeable batteries
Do errands in bulk
Inflate your car tires
Plant a tree
Re-use wrapping paper
Get reusable bags

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