As we go into 2009 and start making New Year’s Resolution’s- I hope you will consider adding a little ‘Green’ into your year. A few simple (and money saving) things you can do for 2009 and beyond: 

1.) Precycle- Tp precycle, choose products that have minimal packaging or create less waste. 

• Buy products that can be recycled 
• Buy in Bulk
• Buy Products with less packaging 
• Cancel catalogues 

2.) Buy Local Food 

• Support your local farmers- shop at Farmer’s Markets

3.) Save Gas- Drive Less 

• Try walking to the store if you can
• Use public transportation, or bike
• Try to not drive at least 2 days a week 

4.) Save Water

• Wash only full loads
• Wear your clothes at least 2x before putting in the wash 
• Take a 3 minute or less shower
• Water the lawn less
• Use leftover cooking water to water plants indoors and out 
• Buy a instant water heater
• Put a bucket under the shower 

5.) Save Energy

• Use LED or CFL lightbulbs
• Turn down the thermostat
• Turn off the lights 
• Turn off the computer 
• Unplug appliances you aren’t using 

6.) Recycle as much as you can

7.) Pick up Litter

• Clean up litter around your house or apartment- Even picking up 100 pieces of litter a week will make your neighborhood look better and help the environment. Plus the added benefit of exercise!

8.) Go Paperless

• Get all your bills online and pay online

9.) Get rid of the Plastic (Bottles and Bags) 

• Stop buying bottled water- take your own bottle and fill it yourself 
• Stop getting plastic bags- buy reusable bags and use them at every opportunity. 

10.) Shopping- 

• Take your own coffee cup to your local bistro 
• Support Stores who have recycling bins 
• Buy USDA Organic and Fair Trade Products 

HAPPY GREEN YEAR!

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