August 15, 2008

• Ideas for energy saving and green living

  
  Feel free to add any ideas that I might miss

  I don’t use a dishwasher

  Choose eco-friendly school supplies.

   

  Cut down on paper use.

   

  Using both sides of the paper.

   

  Carrying your lunch in reusable containers instead of plastic bags and a
  paper sack.

  Use reusable bags for shopping
  

   

  Turn off the lights when natural light is sufficient.

   

  If everyone at least planted a tree at his own, the world would be a better
  place to live in.

   

  When you are brushing your teeth, don’t leave the water running.

   

  Instead of grabbing a bottled water every time you are thirsty, try buying
  a refillable water bottle and put water in it any time you need to.  If you are
  worried that your water doesn’t taste good, consider a water filter for your
  faucet or even putting a water cooler at your house.  The water cooler jugs can
  be refilled at your local grocery store.

   

  Turn of the lights that you aren’t using, and TV’s that are watching themselves

   

  Use a clothes line.(Did ya know that the sun has great stain removing
  powers)

   

  Turn off anything not in use and switch off power strips. Anything with an
  LED light even when off is still sucking in electricity. It’s easier to plug
  those power suckers into a power strip and just flip a switch when you are
  completely done. On the same note, I don’t leave cell phone charges plugged in
  when we aren’t using them for the same reason.

   

  Use natural cleaners. You would be amazed what you can do with baking soda
  and vinegar. Plant-based dish, laundry, toilet, and all-purpose cleaners can be
  found at natural food stores. Most commercial cleaners are toxic.

   

  Use, rinse, and re-use rags made from old T-shirts or towels instead of
  cleaning with paper towels and other disposable products.

  
  Any ideas to add?
  

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