Green Tips |
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 | Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation whenever possible. Source: Environmental Defense Fund |
| Replace standard incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Source: Environmental Defense Fund |  |
 | Install low-flow shower heads to use less water. Source: Environmental Defense Fund |
| Wash clothes in cold or warm water, not hot. Source: Environmental Defense Fund |  |
 | Share your knowledge! If you know some simple ways to green up your life, then increase awareness by telling friends and family...then the benefits start to multiply! Source: JP |
| Instead of using your dishwasher's drying function, turn off the appliance after final rinse, prop open the door, and allow the dishes to air dry. (On some models, you can just switch off the dish dryer.) Source: Page-a-Day Calendar |  |
 | Gain access to fresh, local, organic food by joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in your area. Use a search engine to find a CSA program near you. |
| Consider phasing in vegetarian meals. Start with one per week and then ratchet it up as you become more comfortable with meat-free cooking. |  |
 | Starting a compost heap in your back yard is a great way to help save the environment! A typical household produces 2/3 of a ton of waste each year which could be composted. |
| Eat local, organic, GE-free food ... the trinity of green eating. Stick to this simple formula, and you'll go a long way towards cutting down greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the use of toxic chemicals and supporting local agriculture. Source: Greenpeace |  |