Our Community Is Going Green!
Here are some quick and simple ways to go
green now:
- A
Waste-Free Lunch
Reusable containers and thermoses instead of plastic bags, juice boxes and prepackaged snacks. Bring your own utensils rather than using plastic-ware.
- Inflate Your Tires
Driving on poorly inflated tires wastes gas and produces increased carbon dioxide.
- Donate
Your Electronics
Donate your old electronics and computers to schools, churches and childcare centers. Dell, Apple and HP also take back old products.
- Printing-Use
Both Sides
Set your printers to double-sided printing. This will cut down on your paper usage as well as clutter. Don’t forget to have your kids color on both sides too!
- No Paper
Cups
Bring your own cup, mug or thermos to Starbuck’s and you will save 10 cents on your coffee. (Check other local coffee shops, too, as they might offer a cup credit). At work use your own coffee mug and stay away from Styrofoam!
- Car Washes
Commercial car washes use 35 to 85 gallons less per vehicle and many recycle water.
- Stock Your Refrigerator
A full refrigerator uses less energy to keep cool.
- Use Cloth Only
Cut back on paper towels by using old t-shirts, stained baby clothes and old cotton clothing to dust and clean.
- Carpool with Co-Workers
Drive to work with co-workers and create a rotating car pool with other parents so your children can ride to school together.
- Size Up
Your Family’s Impact
Want to know your impact on the environment? Go to www.Conservation.org/EcoFootPrint to take a free quiz with your family.
- Give Away,
Don't Throw Away
Give your unwanted items to others or go to www.FreeCycle.org
- Dryer Balls
Use a dryer ball instead of traditional softener sheets. The balls are designed to reduce drying time and soften fabrics naturally, without chemicals. This is great for sensitive skin or people with allergies.
- Switch to
Rechargeable Batteries
Buy rechargeable batteries-they may be more expensive up front, but you will save long term. If you do continue to buy non-rechargeable batteries dispose of them properly. You will find local recycling centers at www.Earth911.org.
- Reduce
Your Junk Mail
Go to visit www.CatalogChoice.org
- Daily
Green Updates
For more ideas on going green visit www.IdeaBite.com
