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~Take Tupperware Containers for leftovers to dinner with you, to avoid the use of a Styrofoam container! http://activerain.com/blogsview/375453/Restaurant-to-go-boxes
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~ Reduce, Reuse, RECYCLE! For some it’s a given, but others are still just to lazy to take the time to do it! Just do it! Set up a system, separate as you discard, and it really is not that time consuming, and makes a HUGE difference.
Waste not.
~Switch all your light bulbs to CFL’s. (Make sure to properly RECYCLE these when you’re done with them too, as they contain mercury!) http://activerain.com/blogsview/237138/A-Note-About-Earth
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~Use Re-Usable Grocery bags at the store! Some Ideas: Hemp, organic cotton, etc, or the bag you got at your last few conventions!
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~Turn DOWN your heat (winter) or Air Conditioning (summer) when you leave, just a few degrees makes a big difference, and will also save you $$!
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~Waste less water! Consider xerascaping your lawn, with water-efficient buffalo grass. WINTERIZE your lawn before winter to save. http://activerain.com/blogsview/242040/Winterize-Your-Lawn-and
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~Try to buy more local/organic/natural foods! Your local farmer’s market is a GREAT source, and will keep your $$ in your local community! You will also know you’re consuming ONLY natural foods, and not pesticides, growth hormones, and other stuff that’s just BAD for you!
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~Join a program to purchase wind power. Our local company, Rocky Mountain Power (owned by Pacificorp) has a program called “Blue Sky”. You can purchase wind power in 100KWH increments. Most companies offer a program similar to this. Kudos to Rocky Mountain Power for this outstanding program. http://www.rockymtnpower.net/Article/Article65531.html
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~Use NATURAL and safe cleaners for your home! I have posted many blogs about this topic, from household cleaners, to automotive cleaners you can make out of all natural ingredients you usually already have in your house! This way, you don’t breathe in harsh chemicals, and you’re helping the environment at the same time! http://activerain.com/blogsview/340939/More-on-Green-Cleaners
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~Downsize your vehicle this year! Consider buying a hybrid! Try to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION when possible, carpool, and if it’s close, WALK!
Waste not. These are just a few of many things you can do to lower your impact on the environment, and reduce your carbon footprint!
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