Reuse H2O bottles
It’s not practical to think of a world without bottled H2O, but being more conscious of your usage will reduce the energy it takes to bottle and ship (it’s enough to power 190,000 homes). Buy gallon size H2O. Refill a bottle to drink at home and at work. Refilling plastic bottles will not hurt as long as they are clean.
Recycle your old electronics
Dumping cell phones, PDAs and computers in landfills is dangerous because they contain toxic substances like lead, mercury, and cadmium. Find a recycling service in your community by Googling “electronics recycling”.
Eat locally
Most supermarkets import food from all over the world. Getting perishables from small organic farms within 100 miles of your house means that it travels shorter distance (lower fuel emissions), no pesticides pollute the area, and the food is generally fresher and better tasting. Check you local farmers market for seasonal produce, days and hour of operation.
Carry your own shopping bag
Plastic bags are cheap, rip easily, are nearly impossible to recycle and take over 1000 years to decompose. Take your own stylish bag with a long strap. It will hold up longer and is easier to carry.
Switch out you lightbulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs justify their cost by lasting 10 times longer than a regular bulbs and uses 66 percent less energy which gives off a softer light. These bulbs are now available at all stores.
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