When Kermit announced that it’s hard to be green, that may have
been true then. But now I’m sure Kermit would join us in saying, “It’s easy to be
green.” On our checklist “30 Days To A Greener You (and World)” we’ve given you simple
and LOW COST steps you can take to a greener life. Just think, if everyone did just one
of these items what a difference it could make. Now think what would happen if everyone
printed this checklist and was able to check off all items on the list. We would all
be seeing green.
Day 1: Print this checklist on recycled paper.
Day 2: Contact your waste disposal company and obtain paper and glass/plastic recycling bins.
Day 3: Install a programmable thermostat; set it depending on when and how the house is occupied.
Day 4: During winter, lower your programmable thermostat by one or two degrees; during summer, raise it one or two degrees.
Day 6: Contact your waste disposal company and see if they recycle landscape materials (leaves, branches, weeds); if they don’t, ask them to!
Day 7: Purchase landscape recycling bags from your hardware or home store.
Day 8: Place all your cuttings and landscape debris in your landscape recycling bags and place at your curb or call for a pickup. Or start a compost system in your backyard.
Day 9: Purchase reusable “green” bags – enough for your normal grocery shopping trips; put the green bags in the automobile that you use when you shop for groceries.
Day 10: Caulk and seal leaks and cracks in windows and doors.
Day 11: Is the post office, bank or library close to your home? Ride your bike.
Day 12: Use your green bags at other stores (maybe they’ll get the hint).
Day 13: Time to paint? Paint your walls with non-VOC paint.
Day 14: Collect rainwater in a barrel or container and use it for watering plants (or washing your hair!).
Day 15: Use your bathroom towels more than once before washing. If you’re traveling, use your bathroom towels more than once before requesting new ones.
