Earth day

Most of us know what we need to move toward a more “green” lifestyle. But how? 

Heather suggests, "Reuse your bath towel for a few days. Let it dry between uses." 

Rhonda says, “I wash and reuse Ziplock bags. I hate washing them, but I couldn't believe how many of these bags I was throwing away. Also, get off of some of those catalog mailing lists using CatalogChoice.org. And try earth-friendly cleaning products. Charlie's Soap works great. We've noticed that our pipes seem to drain better, too. Next, take your own shopping bags to the stores you frequent. Keep bags in the car for regulars." She also adds, “Origins makeup will give you a free sample every time you bring your empty Origin's packaging in for recycle.”

Here are more: 

• Lower your thermostat’s temp in the winter, raise it in the summer.
• Switch from plastic to metal for bottled drinking water.  
• Update your bathroom. Do you have low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets?
• Keep a compost pile.
• Buy/use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• Turn off lights and electronics when you leave a room. Unplug your cell phone charger from the 
        wall when not in use. Turn off energy strips and surge protectors overnight.
• Car pool. Share the ride.
• Ride a bike.
• Walk, jog, run.
• Go to your local library or buy used books. Old is the new new.
• Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.
• If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them for small trashcan liners.
• Recycle!