20 Green Tips for Earth Day 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
How GREEN are you? April 22, 2011 marks the 41st Earth Day. If you’re not already using GREEN practices, now is the time to GO GREEN with these helpful tips!
Below are some effective GREEN TIPS to put into action in recognition of Earth Day!
20 Earth Day 2011 Green Tips:
- Switch to cleaner electricity for your home.
- Change to Fluorescent lighting.
- Turn off lights when you are not using them.
- Don’t Rinse plates before putting them in the dishwasher.
- Hang Clothes outside to dry.
- Send e-cards instead of paper cards.
- Bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store.
- Receive and Pay Bills online.
- Turn off computers at night when they are not in use.
- Seal your house up with caulking and weather stripping.
- Use real plates, bowls and silverware instead of paper.
- Take Showers instead of baths.
- Turn off the water when you brush your teeth.
- Use water filters or reusable containers for water in place of bottled water.
- Go to a car wash instead of washing your car at home.
- Use old maps or newspaper to wrap gifts. Reuse gift bags.
- Use Warm or Cold water settings instead of Hot water when washing clothes.
- Walk or ride a bike when you can.
- Turn your thermostat down. Every degree lower counts!
- Buy local produce.
