Green Living

1
Green Living
Buy products in bulk containers such as dog food,
cereal and paper products. Buying in bulk can
save you money and reduce waste.
2
Green Living
Be aware that many chemicals commonly used
around the home are toxic. Use non-toxic
substitutes wherever possible.
3
Green Living
Use lawn and garden chemicals sparingly and
according to directions.
4
Green Living
After reading your magazines, give them to office
waiting rooms, schools or hospitals.
5
Green Living
Power plants emit 40 of U.S. carbon dioxide
pollution, the primary cause of global warming.
Turn off and unplug lights, appliances, and
electronics when not in use.
6
Green Living
Buy rechargeable batteries and a battery
charger. In the long run, buying rechargeable
batteries is less expensive and helps protect the
environment.
7
Green Living
Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves, and debris out
of street gutters and storm drains. These drains
go directly to lake, streams, rivers, and
wetlands.
8
Green Living
Only 10 of the energy used by an incandescent
bulb produces light the rest is given off as
heat. Make the switch to compact fluorescent!
9
Green Living
Think before you toss! The average American
generates 4.5 pounds of trash every day. This is
almost twice the amount of trash the average
American produced daily in 1960.
10
Green Living
Instead of throwing away unwanted clothes,
consider selling or donating unwanted items to
groups and organizations that accept used goods.
11
Green Living
Dispose of used oil, antifreeze, paints, and
chemicals properly. Do not pour them into storm
drains.
12
Green Living
When wrapping gifts, buy recycled-content wrapping
paper.