Resolve! Eco-Friendly in 2008
It’s not too early to start your New Year’s resolution, and if you’re resolving to be more eco-friendly in 2008, this simple list will be a great kick-start!
– Change Your Lightbulbs - switch out your incandescent bulbs and you will reduce emissions and save money on your energy bills.
– Turn the Lights Off When You Leave a Room - Lighting uses 19 percent of worldwide energy consumption. Even you can help bring that number down.
– Use Less Paper - Cut down on mail by paying your bills online this year. But don’t forget to send your grandmother a handwritten note every once in a while. She will forgive you.
– Recycle - If you haven’t started this yet, it’s about time. Find out what your city is doing.
– Use Paper Bags - Plastic bags are so passé. Consider buying a reusable grocery bag or stick with recyclable paper.
– Turn Off the Water When You Brush Your Teeth - Does it really need to be on when you aren’t using it?
– Unplug Unused Appliances - Just because you are not charging your cell phone doesn’t mean that the charger plugged in to the wall isn’t using energy. Unplug it.
– Take the Bus or Walk - Do you really need to drive everywhere? You can fit a little exercise into your busy day this way too.
– Make Wise Purchasing Decisions - If you are replacing appliances, be sure to buy low flow toilets or energy star appliances.
– Don’t Run Your Dishwasher Unless it is Full - Enough said.
