Tips for Greener Living

Greener Living Suggestions

• • Unplug electronic devices.
• • Lower your thermostat.
• • Reuse your water bottle.
• • Buy foods locally.
• • Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• • Turn off lights when you leave the room.
• • Get off junk mail lists.
• • Use green cleaning products.
• • Take your batteries to a recycling center.
• • Do full loads of laundry and set washer cycle to “cold.”
• • Recycle. Recycle. Recycle.
• • Recycle your newspapers.
• • Recycle your technology.
• • Recycle cans and plastic bottles.
• • Take canvas bags to stores.
• • Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth.
• • Go paperless at work. Distribute company material online.
• • Choose eco-smart products.
• • Start a compost.
• • Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets.
• • Limit the length of your showers.
• • RWash towels after several uses.
• • Plant a tree.
• • Use energy saver appliances.
• • TPay bills online.
• • Try carpooling.
• • Try vanpooling
• • Ride a bike.
• • Ride a bus.
• • Ride a bus once a week.
• • Use the bus as a second car.