· Walk or bike to work and save money on gas & parking while improving health.

· If you live far from your office, investigate the option of telecommuting.

 2.  BUY LOCAL:

· Shop at your local farmer’s market. Buying any goods produced locally saves energy by reducing the fossil fuels needed to transport items across the country and around the globe.

3.  COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS:

● Composting reduces the amount of waste you send to the landfill, while producing FREE healthy fertilizer for your garden (Grandma Stiso's secret for amazing homegrown tomatoes)!

4.  CONSERVE HOME ENERGY:

●    Set thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter & a few degrees higher in the summer.

 · Install low-flow showerheads and take shorter showers to save water and the energy used to heat it. Or, consider eventually installing a solar hot water heater on your property.

 ·    Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible and use a drying rack or clothesline.

·    Replace incandescent bulbs with longer-lasting, low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs.

5.  FILTER TAP WATER:

    ·     Drink filtered tap water over expensive bottled water, saving money and container waste. 

6.  MAKE YOU OWN CLEANING SUPPLIES:

   · Using simple ingredients such as baking soda, soap, & vinegar, you can make cheap, non-toxic cleaning products that really work! Save money, time, and your indoor air quality.

7.  BUYING ELECTRONICS 

 · Keep your electronics as long as possible and dispose of them responsibly when the time comes. Improper disposal can expose the mercury & other toxic substances they contain.

8.  EAT ONE LESS MEAT MEAL PER WEEK

· Industrial meat production requires huge energy inputs and creates noxious waste problems.

9.  USE LOCAL LIBRARY

· Borrowing from libraries, instead of buying personal books and movies, saves money and printing resources. Consider donating the money saved to your local library. 

10.  BUY USED

●   Consider a service like Craigslist.com & ebay and check out garage sales & thrift stores to track down furniture, appliances, clothing and other everyday items.

●    Use your creativity in gift giving, including making homemade gifts, donating to a good cause, or even regifting. (And gift green, in general)