Basic Starts for Green Living, Starting at Home

green home 300x271 Basic Starts for Green Living, Starting at Home

Well, there are a lot of things you can do:

1. you can turn off all the lights you aren’t using.

2. change your light bulbs to the eco bulbs you can get at the store for about the same amount of regular bulbs.

3. use plastic or glass cups and plates rather than paper.

4. don’t throw away paper, put it in the recycling bin.

5. unplug any lamps or electronics when you’re not using them.

6. instead of sending mail send e-mails to save paper.

7. walk short distances instead of driving.

8. carpool to save gas.

9. Use battery operated electronics rather than plug-ins.

10. recycle bottles at your local grocery store and re-use plastic bottles instead of buying new ones.

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