Put an X next to each of the following that you do:
Lower your thermostat. Buy a programmable thermostat. Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets. Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop. Buy foods locally. Buy locally made products and locally produced services. Buy in season. Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room. Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it. Turn off energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially ove Recycle your newspapers. Car pool. Ride a bike. Walk, jog, or run. Go to your local library instead of buying new books. Get off junk mail lists. Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible. If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them. Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper. Buy locally. Consider organic cleaning products like vinegar, borax, and baking soda. If you have a baby, consider using cloth diapers. If you are female, consider cloth pads or diva cups. Consider buying a fuel-efficient car or a hybrid. Landscape with native plants. Opt into a clean energy program. Go paperless- read magazine and newspapers online and opt into online bills Teach kids about the environment. Take your batteries to a recycling center. Turn your car off if you’re going to be idle for more than one minute. Do full loads of laundry and set the rinse cycle to “cold.” Recycle. If you’re not at home, take the extra steps to find recycling. Reuse. Limit the length of your showers. Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth. Wash towels after several uses. Give away your goods and find new ones at FreeCycle. Recycle your technology. Opt for eco-friendly and holistic health products. Good to the last drop. Switch to fair trade coffee. Go paperless at work. Distribute company information, post material online. Shop smart. Choose eco-smart products. The more X's, the more green you are!
