Turn off the Air Conditioner or Heat when you’re away: This will put less pressure on the grid as a whole and lower your electricity bill.
Keep doors closed: Closing your doors will prevent heat loss in the winter and keep the heat and humidity out in the summer.
100 Mile Rule:
Try to shop for food that was produced within 100 miles of your home or
facility. This reduces our carbon footprint by lowering emissions
related to transporting goods from distant places. There are fewer
preservatives and packaging in locally grown produces, this ensures that
you are good to your body while reducing the amount of waste created
with excess packaging.
REUSE: Things
like plastic shopping bags can’t be recycled, try using them to bag
your new groceries when shopping to reduce the amount of plastic that
ends up in landfills.
Donate, Don’t throw away: Instead
of throwing away used products, like books and clothes, donate them to a
charitable organization. Try having a yard sale, this helps you get rid
of your unwanted items while bringing in some extra cash.
Be conscious of your driving: Green driving doesn’t necessarily mean buying a hybrid.
- Carpooling to work or school is a great way to reduce costs and emissions.
- Combine errands to reduce how much you drive in a whole day.
- Reducing how much you store in your car lowers the weight of your car and improves your overall gas mileage.
Turn off your water when brushing or shaving: This simple step can conserve up to two gallons of water in just two minutes.
Unplug appliances not in use:
This step can be taken in your home or at the workplace. Appliances
draw electricity even when they are not in use, unplugging them can save
you money on your energy bill.
