As we go into 2009 and start making New Year’s Resolution’s- I hope you will consider adding a little ‘Green’ into your year. A few simple (and money saving) things you can do for 2009 and beyond:
1.) Precycle- Tp precycle, choose products that have minimal packaging or create less waste.
- Buy products that can be recycled
- Buy in Bulk
- Buy Products with less packaging
- Cancel catalogues
2.) Buy Local Food
- Support your local farmers- shop at Farmer’s Markets
3.) Save Gas- Drive Less
- Try walking to the store if you can
- Use public transportation, or bike
- Try to not drive at least 2 days a week
4.) Save Water
- Wash only full loads
- Wear your clothes at least 2x before putting in the wash
- Take a 3 minute or less shower
- Water the lawn less
- Use leftover cooking water to water plants indoors and out
- Buy a instant water heater
- Put a bucket under the shower
5.) Save Energy
- Use LED or CFL lightbulbs
- Turn down the thermostat
- Turn off the lights
- Turn off the computer
- Unplug appliances you aren’t using
6.) Recycle as much as you can
7.) Pick up Litter
- Clean up litter around your house or apartment- Even picking up 100 pieces of litter a week will make your neighborhood look better and help the environment. Plus the added benefit of exercise!
8.) Go Paperless
- Get all your bills online and pay online
9.) Get rid of the Plastic (Bottles and Bags)
- Stop buying bottled water- take your own bottle and fill it yourself
- Stop getting plastic bags- buy reusable bags and use them at every opportunity.
10.) Shopping-
- Take your own coffee cup to your local bistro
- Support Stores who have recycling bins
- Buy USDA Organic and Fair Trade Products