1. If choosing between vinyl or linoleum flooring pick linoleum. Linoleum is made from all-natural resources, while vinyl flooring is made from petroleum-derived plastic.
2. When shopping ask if they can skip printing your receipt. Many can now and just think of all the paper you will save!
3. Plant native perennial flowers and plants. That way you don't have the waste from buying annuals each year. Being native they will be better suited for your climate and need less care. If you do buy annuals buy seeds in place of plants in plastic containers. You can also find some places that the flowers come in peat pots which are totally biodegradable.
4. You solar lighting for your outside lighting need. Solar lights need no wiring and won't raise your electric bill. While most aren't very bright they will light your sidewalk.
5. Think before you print. If you do have to print use both sides of the paper.
6. Get involved. Find out about environmental things happening in your area and join in.
7. If you can afford it switch to LED bulbs. The good ones can cost a lot up front but they will save you in the long run. Also they have no mercury.
8. Think before you buy. The greenest thing you can buy is nothing at all. So think if you really need an item before you buy it.
9.Learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It will help you remember why we need to use less plastic.
10. Read! Learn what you can about ways to go green and why we should be doing more for the environment. Education is the best form of awareness.
Check back every Monday for more tips. Until then check out Lisa's blog where you will find more tips for living a green lifestyle. The picture is property of Lisa Sharp.
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Great tips Lisa! We are using solar accent lights around our yard and they work great! Even in my neck of the woods (Oregon) that does not get much sun. Also, thanks for the visual reminder about plastics. Pictures like these are great reminders!