Go Greener at Home
20 Easy Ways to Go Greener at Home - Besides Recycling.
1. Switch all your light bulbs to CFLs.
2. Create a homemade compost bin.
3. Stop using disposable bags - order some reusable bags, or make your own.
4. Buy an inexpensive reusable water bottle, and stop buying plastic disposable bottles. Then watch The Story of Bottled Water, a short movie about the bottled water phenomena.
5. Turn off lights when you leave the room.
6.Combine all your errands for the week in one trip,better yet, walk or ride a bike to your errands that are two miles or closer.
7. Support your local economy and shop at your farmer's market.
8. Turn off your computer completely at night.
9. Pay as many bills as possible online.
10. Reuse scrap paper. Print on two sides, or let your kids color on the back side of used paper.
11. Unplug appliances when you're not using them.
12.Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible.
13. Fix leaky faucets.
14. Line dry your laundry.
15. Collect rainwater, and use it to water your house plants and garden.
15. Five- minutes shower- make it a goal for yourself.
16. Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies.
17. Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
18. Use cloth napkins daily instead of paper.
20. Make your own non-toxic cleaning products. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
