Keeping with my theme of Green Living for 2010, the following suggestions are from an article published in the March 2010 issue of U.S. News & World Report.
Transportation - You don't need a hybrid car for greener transportation. Getting regular tune-ups, keeping tires properly inflated and avoiding idling increases fuel efficiency and saves gas. Other options include public transportation, cycling and walking.
Home Heating & Cooling - When you're going out, turn your thermostat up a few degrees in warm weather and down a few degrees in cool weather to lower your energy usage.
Buy None, Get One Free - There are several websites that promote trading items you no longer want or use. Freecycle lists items by category; Zwaggle is specifically for parents; on Goozex, video gamers can swap games.
Get Paid to Recycle - Old phones, printers and monitors are used by companies that refurbish, resell and recycle them. Gazelle, EcoNew and BuyMyTronics are all sites that will buy or "responsibly recycle" your electronic items.
Cut Down on Trash - Most disposable goods - like tissues, napkins, plastic water bottles and plastic sandwich bags - have durable alternatives - like handkerchiefs, cloth napkins, reusable water bottles and reusable plastic containers.
Conserve Water - Installing a low-flow shower head and running your dishwasher and washer only when they are full will reduce your water consumption and save money.
Working together, we can make a difference :)
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