Green Tips
Here are some tips to help you green up your life! This is just a sampling -- click through to each category to see them all, then submit your own tips for going green!
Natural Pet Products
by Megan
 | Buy natural and organic products for your pet. For cats, there is biodegradable litter and organic cat food. The organic ingredients are also very healthy for you pet. It's a win-win! These products are good for the environment and for your pet, too! |
Eat Locally
by Linda and Tosh
 | The average piece of food on your dinner plate has traveled a whopping 1500 miles! Save gas and money by growing your own food (at least plant a fruit tree and some tomatoes!), and going to local farmer’s markets. |
School Transportation
by Carlisle
| Organize a walk-to-school day. I walk every single day (and get really muddy rain boots while I'm at it). It's a great way to get exercise, and enjoy nature! |
Talk to your buds :)
by Emma
| It's easy to get some more green followers; all you have to do is talk to your friends! Don't be preachy (saying that their carbon foot print is huge) or nagging (don't do this don't do that) or they won't listen. But if you're calm and clear, you can rustle up a few more advocates for mama earth. I talked to my friends, and now they're greener than ever before. Easy :) |
Say "no" to foam
by Carlisle
| Tell your parents and/or school not to use styrofoam. It's hard on the environment, and will just land up in a land fill. |
Burn Clean Candles
by Linda and Tosh
| | When you burn most candles, you’re often breathing carcinogens such as benzene and toluene, products of the petroleum industry. That’s like sucking in diesel fumes! Try soy or beeswax candles instead. |
Paper Plates Anyone??
by Jules
| A big paper plate/other product company just release this great new product. Paper plates, cups, and napkins that are made out of the un-used parts of sugarcane, meaning that they are biodegradable. These handy products cost about the same as regular paper plates but have much less impact on nature. The packaging of this product is made out of recycled bottles as well so they aren't only making a great eco-friendly product, they are also not using any plastic!!! |
