- When you grab your mail, immediately drop the junk mail into a stack for recycling. We keep a paper grocery bag behind the kitchen counter next to the phone for easy paper recycling.
- Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
- Turn your thermostat up (or down) just a couple of degrees.
- Change a light bulb from the traditional type to a compact fluorescent.
- Start recycling aluminum or plastic or glass (or all three!)
- Run the dishwasher only when it is full.
- Use a vinegar and water solution for general purpose cleaning. Vinegar does a fantastic job of cleaning counters, vanities and glass, and the odor dissipates quickly.
- Keep your freezer full. Even adding large milk jugs full of water will help your freezer run more efficiently.
- Turn of lights/televisions/radios when you leave a room.
- Invest in a couple of reusable shopping bags. They are sturdy, hold quite a bit, and won't be immediately tossed in the landfill.
Do you have other easy tips for those just starting a more Earth friendly life?
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