Green Tips

Simple tips that you can add to your everyday life to help the world be a better place:

• Buy local
• Walk or bike to your destination
• Eat seasonally
• Turn off the lights when not in use
• Get off the junk mail list - go to catalogchoice.org to get off the mailing list
• Reduce your phantom load on your electricity bill by putting devices on power strips and turning off everything when not in use
• Bring your own cup or bottle
• Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
• Turn down the thermostat in winter and up in summer
• Bring your own bags
• Use a rain barrel to collect water for your garden
• Maintain tire pressure to maximize miles per gallon
• Join freecycle.org to repurpose used items
• Get involved in local organizations that promote sustainable living to learn and share ideas. Our local organization is: Sustainable Living Group