Date: 7/25/2008 1:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 38751
Big tip - Reusable bags! Canvas bags are much more comfortable to carry than plastic bags, sturdier and (apparently) the average lifespan of a canvas bags will save over 1000 plastic bags going to the environment. I take mine to groceries, clothes shopping, anywhere! I think it's one of those situations where people assume 'one person can't make a difference', but many of those people certainly can!! :)  |
Date: 7/25/2008 1:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 11176
well here's a few i suggest: switch to the energy efficent light bulbs, when going to grocery store or library use a canvas bag instead of paper or plastic.  |
Date: 7/25/2008 2:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 10657
I ride a bike or walk whenever it is possible, I do all my running around on one day if, I can help it and I recycle and plant two trees a year lol one in the spring and one in the fall. I use my dishwater to water the flower bed too. I did my carbon footprint and it was really low so, I don't know those are just things I do:) And, I don't run the ac unless, I have to:D  |
Date: 7/25/2008 2:53:00 AM
From Authorid: 53961
Put your computer on standby when you are walking away for awhile. Turn lights off not needed. Turn thermostats down/up at night. Switch to canvas bags; reuse plastic ones. Switch to cloth diapers. Filter and bottle your own bottled water.  |
Date: 7/25/2008 3:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 64514
recycle  |
Date: 7/25/2008 5:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 28848
those new light bulbs.  |
Date: 7/25/2008 5:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 57640
recycle, the new light bulbs, hybrid cars, fuel efficient cars, turning the lights off when you aren't using them, and just picking up trash around you that you see outside. walk if it's close enough, or ride your bike, re-use things if you can.  |
Date: 7/25/2008 6:01:00 AM
From Authorid: 13546
Recycle everything! (paper, milk jugs, pop cans, tin cans..etc). And reusable grocery bags are awesome, and they can hold so many things!!! :D  |
Date: 7/25/2008 6:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 35178
I know I am supposed to post an answer to your question but I actually have a question. I was reading through the responses and thinking about what I already do and what I should do when I got to rainbow angel's response about recycling everything. I live in an apt complex and we don't have recycling bins there also isn't any recycle pick up for us. So what can or should I do to recycle things like paper, and plastic and such? I want to start doing it I just don't know how to go about it.  |
Date: 7/25/2008 8:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
check with the county or city/township you live in, Short Angel... there's a good chance they have a drop off center not too far away.  |
Date: 7/25/2008 8:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 21903
its REAL easy to recycle and switch to compact flourescent bulbs. Thats what I"m doing--so far. GOING green costs a lot of money, but once I get there, I'll start makin it back. :)  |
Date: 7/25/2008 10:09:00 AM
From Authorid: 23207
We recycle, use the energy efficient light bulbs, and we use a whole house pellet furnace for our heat in the winter. Also, instead of throwing things away (clothes, furniture items in not bad condition) we offer the items on the freecycle to people who need them.  |
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Date: 7/25/2008 2:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 35178
Thanks Mercury. I looked it up and was surprised to find three drop-off centers nearby! |
Date: 7/25/2008 2:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 11199
buy a push lawnmower. it uses no gas so enviroment is cleaner. plus is the added exercise will do wonders for your body  |
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