 | Buy a reuseable water bottle instead of buying multiple plastic water bottles that may be recyclable but still not entirely eco-friendly! |
Fight the Plastic!
Lunchbox
by Kelly
| Reusing disposable brown paper bags is a good idea. But, in the long run, a lot cheeper, is using lunchbox. They make all kind of lunchboxes and bags, so just pick one that suits you! And if you really want, you can get one that's made from recycled items, or, even better, make one out of old clothes. Patching together diferent ones makes it look more unique =] |
No electric showers
by Amata
| If you have a window in your bathroom, shower when it's still daytime so you use sunshine instead of electricity! |
Hit the Off Button On Your Power Cord
by Kendall
| Before you go to bed, or after you're done using your power cord, simply hit the "off" switch! I usually keep my cell phone charger and laptop charger plugged in. So once my cell phone and laptop are fully charged, I hit the "off" button. Easy, right? |
Natural Allergy Medication
by Alexandria Lynn
| Next time you go to the supermarket or your local heath food store, go to the honey isle. Look at the labels and find one that says it was produced in a town near your area. When bees create pollen, they reform it into honey. And when they do, they are also creating a natural substance that helps with allergies! Because the honey is local, you will be dealing with pollen and other things that are closer to you than somewhere far away. And remember, when you're done, recycle the bottle. |
Cut Down on Coffee Stirrers
by Ally
| Each year, Americans throw away 138 billion straws and coffee stirrers. To help cut down on your stirrer usage, you can simply pour your cream and sugar first, then pour in the coffee. |
Green Parking Tip
by Jeff Korhan
| Whenever possible, find a parking spot pointing your vehicle straight ahead. It saves fuel backing out (worse yet, waiting to do so!) and is safer too. |
From Bags to Riches
by MVB
| My mom and sister make rugs from plastic bags. They've been featured in the local newspaper and the article went national! I believe that small things like this can make a big difference in our community. Check it out: http://www.philly.com/philly/home/20080704_Get_hooked_on_plastic-bag_rugs.html |
