10 Tips for Going Green!
Buy a green bag! And always choose re-usable tote bags instead of paper or plastic at the store.
Always recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, cell phones and ink cartridges at home and at work!
Purchase recycled materials whenever possible. Keep in mind, recycling still requires energy, so re-using is even better!
Visit your local farmer’s market and buy locally grown produce.
Dispose of hazardous materials properly. This list includes batteries, smoke detectors, compact fluorescent bulbs and electronics.
Carpool, take mass transit, bike or walk whenever possible.
Reduce waste. Buy in bulk! Avoid buying products with lots of packaging. Consider alternatives to disposable products, such as cloth napkins and re-usable cups or mugs.
Minimize energy & water consumption. Buy Energy Star appliances; replace light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs; turn off electronics & faucets when not in use; hang your clothes out to dry!
Always consider the environmental impact of your actions! Ask yourself: Do I really need it? Can I buy a used version? Can I re-use it?
For further information visit:
www.coopamerica.org/programs/climate/
