10 Simple Ways to Go Green!

Check out these 10 tips and practices that will help you go green with ease | while understanding why.

Outlet - Pull the plugs. When not in use, unplug electronics and reduce energy consumption. Shut down your computer every night. They zap tons of energy, and can be a strain on your electric bill. Also keep your refrigerator at 37°F and the freezer at 0°F.

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Outlet - Pull the plugs. When not in use, unplug electronics and reduce energy consumption. Shut down your computer every night. They zap tons of energy, and can be a strain on your electric bill. Also keep your refrigerator at 37°F and the freezer at 0°F.

Trash - Keep electronics out of the trash. Upgrading your cell phone, iPod, or laptop? Don’t just trash them (doing so is illegal in some states); they’re loaded with mercury that can be toxic to landfills. Donate or recycle them at an electronic drop off. Or better yet, sell them!

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Trash - Keep electronics out of the trash. Upgrading your cell phone, iPod, or laptop? Don’t just trash them (doing so is illegal in some states); they’re loaded with mercury that can be toxic to landfills. Donate or recycle them at an electronic drop off. Or better yet, sell them!

Shower - Reduce hot water use at home. Long hot showers may be in order on a daily basis, but that also means you’re using gallons of hot water. Fixing leaks, buying energy-efficient appliances, buying a water-efficient showerhead and substituting the long shower for the long bath, are all ways to get green and lower your heating bill.

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Shower - Reduce hot water use at home. Long hot showers may be in order on a daily basis, but that also means you’re using gallons of hot water. Fixing leaks, buying energy-efficient appliances, buying a water-efficient showerhead and substituting the long shower for the long bath, are all ways to get green and lower your heating bill.

ReplacingBulbs - Replace old light bulbs with compact fluorescent or LED blubs. They last longer, are eco-friendly, and will save you cash on your light bill.

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ReplacingBulbs - Replace old light bulbs with compact fluorescent or LED blubs. They last longer, are eco-friendly, and will save you cash on your light bill.

Drive Less - Drive less. When gas prices surged, many people put down the car keys. Walking, biking, and taking public transportation all reduce carbon emissions. Attached to your wheels? There are several green auto options out there from hybrids to fully electric cars.

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Drive Less - Drive less. When gas prices surged, many people put down the car keys. Walking, biking, and taking public transportation all reduce carbon emissions. Attached to your wheels? There are several green auto options out there from hybrids to fully electric cars.

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Green Gear - Green gear. You can also go green with your wardrobe. Doing full loads of laundry in cold water, line-drying, and using detergent labeled as eco-friendly can all do long-term wonders for the planet.

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Green Gear - Green gear. You can also go green with your wardrobe. Doing full loads of laundry in cold water, line-drying, and using detergent labeled as eco-friendly can all do long-term wonders for the planet.

Plastic Bags - Recycle plastic bags. After a day of shopping, the plastic shopping bags can pile up. Don’t just throw them away. Re-use them every time you go to the grocery store or to the mall.

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Plastic Bags - Recycle plastic bags. After a day of shopping, the plastic shopping bags can pile up. Don’t just throw them away. Re-use them every time you go to the grocery store or to the mall.

Less Meat - Eat less meat. It seems odd, but cutting back on the meat you eat can drastically affect the environment. Scientists say that food ranks third in carbon footprinting, behind only driving and utilities. Eating half as much meat in a year could reduce meat-associated carbon emissions by 44 percent. Plus, isn’t meat usually the most expensive thing in your grocery cart?

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Less Meat - Eat less meat. It seems odd, but cutting back on the meat you eat can drastically affect the environment. Scientists say that food ranks third in carbon footprinting, behind only driving and utilities. Eating half as much meat in a year could reduce meat-associated carbon emissions by 44 percent. Plus, isn’t meat usually the most expensive thing in your grocery cart?

Green Plants - Add a plant. Spruce up your home as well as the air you breathe by adding house plants that can absorb indoor air pollutants.

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Green Plants - Add a plant. Spruce up your home as well as the air you breathe by adding house plants that can absorb indoor air pollutants.

Organic Make-up - Use green cosmetics. Many cosmetics and beauty products are getting into the business of beautifying our economy by using all-nature products. Seek out organic products as well as those that use recycled and environmentally-friendly packaging.

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Organic Make-up - Use green cosmetics. Many cosmetics and beauty products are getting into the business of beautifying our economy by using all-nature products. Seek out organic products as well as those that use recycled and environmentally-friendly packaging.