Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Going Green Tip: Drive Less

This week's tip for living a greener life:

Drive less

If you can walk or bike to your destination, do it! You'll get fit, save moeny, and pollute less. Choosing public transportation (buses, subways, and trains), carpooling, or trip combining also helps.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Going Green Tip: Eat Without Meat

This week's tip for living a greener life:

Eat without meat

The raising, processing, shipping, and storage of meat can negatively impact the environment. Aim for a few meatless meals each week, choosing beans, nuts, and legumes for protein.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Going Green Tip: Unplug

This week's tip for living a greener life:

Unplug

It's not enough to simply turn off electronics when you're not using them. When they're still plugged in, they're still sucking in and wasting electricity. Get in the habit of unplugging chargers, TVs, computers, and more.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Going Green Tip: Save Water

This week's tip for living a greener life:

Save water

Turning if off while brushing your teeth is a given. Take it further by installing low-flow showerheads and the savings will add up! Also consider a rain collecting barrel for grass and plant watering.