In today's society everybody is too bust, too tried, and too lazy to bother being "green". These easy tips will help even the laziness people be a little more environmentally friendly.
- Turn of the taps when brushing your teeth: This will help reduce the amount of water you use
- Unplug all things when not in use: This will decrease the amount of energy you use
- Don't ask for ATM receipts: This will help decrease paper
- Throw your litter in the trash: This will help get rid of the trash that ends up in our water
- Put your recycling in the right place
- Try buying a complete of organic fruits and vegetables
- Wash clothes in cold or warm water: Hot water uses more energy
- Stop delivery of junk mail: To cut down on paper
- Close the curtains or blinds in your home to keep it warm in winter and cool in summer
- Recycle or return old MP3's or iPods to manufacturers: They will probably dispose of it, and they may even reuse some parts
- Get your car washed at a car wash: Car washes tend to reuse their rinse water, and they will properly dispose of the water so the soapy water doesn't get into rivers and lakes. They also tend to use less water.
- Cover your pool when not in use: This will help stop the water from evaporating so you don't have to keep refilling your pool.
- Take shorter showers
- Use reusable bottles
- Use reusable bags
- Turn off the lights when you leave a room
- Enjoy your time going green: If you never enjoy it you will never appreciate it, and you will probably resort back to your old habits.
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