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Composting: Good for Plants and the Planet
Composting is a relatively simple and inexpensive way to create beneficial mulch.
Natural Home Cleaning
Choosing environmentally friendly alternatives keeps your home healthy and also helps the earth.
Tips for Greener Living
Going green is simpler than you might think. Just remember: Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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Plan a green wedding
Weddings are a great opportunity to set the tone for your new life – and inspire others. From recycled invitations and vintage rings to minimizing your guests’ driving and donating leftovers, you can...
Explore “living off the grid”
We’ve all heard of the phenomenon: Back-to-the-landers who build their own home, plant a garden, dig a well, install solar panels and wind turbines and call it a day. But what’s really involved in so...
Green up your garage sale
Existing for the sole purpose of passing on pre-owned items, yard sales are inherently earth-friendly. Why not aim even higher? The next time you throw a garage sale, challenge yourself to go even...
Clean up the streets
When you see litter in a park or on a sidewalk, what’s your reaction? Instead of ignoring it, why not pick it up and set a good example? Today, challenge yourself to pay attention to your...
Refrain from the plane
Planning a trip to a far-flung destination this summer? If the size of your carbon footprint is important to you, you may want to consider a vacation that doesn’t include air travel, which is...
Have a greener outdoor summer party
Outdoor summer entertaining can have a carbon footprint. However, there are a few easy ways to lessen your impact. When you entertain outside this month, challenge yourself to: • Use a natural gas...
Observe speed limits
Speedy driving can lower your fuel economy by as much as 33% on the highway and 5% on city streets. In the next 24 hours, cut down on your energy consumption by obeying the speed limit. Other pro...
Quit your car
There’s no way around it: Cars pollute. Here are some cleaner ideas for getting places, ranging from “light green” to “forest green”: • Walk – Fresh air, exercise, and a surprisingly quick trip if...
Research green power options
Did you know that it may be possible for you to purchase electricity from clean wind, geothermal, solar, or hydroelectric sources? Today, challenge yourself to learn if your utility company lets you...
Dare to spare the air
National Clean Air Month is a great time to remind ourselves that global change starts with each and every one of us. Today, challenge yourself to do something - big or small - to spare the air. Some...
Be a good steward of the earth
You live here. We live here. International Earth Day (on April 22) brings the world together and it feels good. This year, participants are working to combat climate change. One way to affect...
Grab a cup to go
Unless you recycle, disposable coffee cups and plastic lids pile up in our nation’s landfills. Next time you get your daily cup of joe, challenge yourself to bring a reusable mug from home.
Be thrifty
Thrift shops, vintage, consignment, or tag sales - whatever you call them, they’re recycling opportunities. Buying used clothing, appliances, and furniture not only saves you cash, it reduces demand...
Do your part for World Health Day
Personal change can be overwhelming, and making a difference globally even more so. This year, with World Health Day focusing on the effects of climate changes and how they affect everyone’s health...
Use recycled toilet paper
Tissue and TP made from other used products are less wasteful than conventionally produced options. The next time you buy this essential item, challenge yourself to look for the symbol for post...
Avoid dry cleaning, try “wet cleaning”
Conventional dry cleaning almost always uses perchloroethylene, or "perc," which is a probable carcinogen. Although some dry cleaners in states like California have begun to offer healthier options, there...
Buy Fair Trade
Shopping at your local grocery store, you may have seen the “Fair Trade Certified” label on foods like chocolate, tea, coffee, sugar, wine, and fruit. But what exactly does it mean? Essentially...
Calculate your carbon footprint
While it’s practically impossible to eliminate your impact on the environment, you can minimize your carbon footprint. The first step is figuring out how much carbon your lifestyle generates...
Try “slow laundry”
Ever heard of the “slow food” movement, which emphasizes the enjoyment and preparation of foods? Well, here’s a slight variation on that theme. Slow laundry aims to get more people line drying their...
Learn about local tap water
Do you drink bottled water because you assume it’s better than tap water? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you live in the United States bottled water is not necessarily safer...
Turn down your refrigerator
Did you know that refrigerators account for about 20% of the average household’s electricity use? Today, cut down on your energy consumption by using a thermometer to raise your refrigerator...
Eat locally
There are so many benefits to eating locally that listing them all here would simply take too long. Here are a few great reasons: 1) With less transit time, locally grown produce is fresher (which...
Go carbon neutral
We all need to take responsibility for solving the issue of global climate change. One way to do this is to reduce our total carbon emissions. That means doing things like turning off the lights when...
Turn off the water when you brush
Today when you brush your teeth turn off the water after you wet your brush and leave it off until you rinse. Even small everyday gestures make a difference for the environment.
Start a carpool
This is a great way to get acquainted with your coworkers, and save money and the environment at the same time. Today, talk to a few people at work about their interest in commuting with you. Or send...
Unplug your electronics
Even when they are not being used, electronics - like coffee makers, TVs, and stereos - consume some energy. Today or tomorrow before you leave the house, unplug any electronics that aren't being used...
Call your mechanic
Scheduling regular maintenance for your car can actually help reduce its impact on the environment. Small things like keeping your engine tuned properly can improve your car’s gas mileage by an...
Research energy-efficient cooking methods
When was the last time you thought about your energy consumption in the kitchen? Today, challenge yourself to identify some energy-efficient cooking methods and then share what you learn with everyone...
Clean up your cleaning products
The great thing about natural cleaning products is that they don’t contain harsh chemicals that float in the air after use or get washed down the drain. Make an effort today to research your options...
Reduce your junk mail
Drowning in junk mail? The earth is too. Most junk mail is not printed on recycled paper and ends up in landfills. In the next 24 hours, contact a few of your most prolific junk mail companies and...
Check your tires
Properly inflated tires can increase your car’s fuel efficiency by more than 3%. Today, read your owner's manual to find out what optimal air pressure is for your tires and check them at a gas...
Shorten your shower
When you reduce your shower time you not only save money on your water bill, you also conserve water and energy. The next time you hop in the shower, start a timer and see how quickly you can get...
Opt for paperless billing
Over the next couple days, check in with your bank, utility companies, credit card companies, and insurance providers — or any other place that issues you a monthly statement. Ask them if they can...
Greenify your commute
There are lots of ways to make your commute more environmentally friendly. It just takes a little planning and some effort. You might be surprised at how seemingly small changes can make a big...
Help the environment
Do one thing in the next 24 hours to help the environment. It could be bringing your lunch to work in a re-usable container, carpooling, or recycling. Imagine if everyone did one simple thing everyday...
Forego the bag
If you go shopping during the next 24 hours, carry a convenient fold-up cloth bag with you. Tell the cashiers you can skip the bag.
Do a good deed
It feels good to contribute to making the world a better place. Sometime in the next 24 hours, do a good deed and spread a little happiness.
Make an environment-friendly suggestion at work
Lots of us have suggestion boxes at work where we can share our insights and ideas. In the next 24 hours, think of different ways your office (or office policies) might be improved to help save the...
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