Shayleah's "Ways to be more green"

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A list of things that I can do to help the environment and live a greener lifestyle

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I am a vegetarian

I am vegan

I am a raw foodist

When buying meat products for my family I buy only free-range, organic, local meats

I store most of my food in reusable containers

I use glass and ceramic jars and containers instead of plastic whenever possible

When bringing a lunch or snack with me I use reusable containers and pack it in a reusable lunch bag

I only boil as much water as I need when making hot drinks

I use tea bags more than once before composting them

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I always cover pots when cooking; it heats things faster and reduces energy

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When cooking I use the smallest pot possible on the smallest burner possible to save energy

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I reuse my cooking water to water plants

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I rarely eat at fast food restaurants

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I bring my own reusable containers for take out and restaurant leftovers

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I do not accept styrofoam containers from any establishment

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I use a refillable drinking container instead of buying disposable plastic water bottles

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I carry a reusable mug or cold beverage container for drinks I buy to go

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If I forget my reusuable mug or beverage container I rinse the cardboard/plastic cup and lid when I get home and recycle it

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I use straws as little as possible and when I do I take the straw and wrapper home to recycle

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I carry my own cutlery and do not use plastic utentils at take out restaurants

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If I use plastic utensils at take out restaurants I bring them home to wash and recycle

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I carry a reusable cloth napkin with me and do not use disposable paper napkins

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I shop at farmer’s markets and local farms

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I pick my own fruits and vegetables at local u-pick farms

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I buy produce that has been grown locally whenever possible

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I only buy organic produce

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I support local health food stores

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I plan my meals ahead and only buy as much fresh produce as I need so that nothing spoils or gets wasted

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I use public transportation wherever I can

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I walk or ride a bicyle wherever I can

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I do not own any personal motorized watercraft, aircraft, or a hummer

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I drive the most fuel-efficient vehicle that I can

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When driving I pick a lane and stick with it for as long as possible and avoid shifting lanes until absolutely necessary, which reduces the amount of acceleration and fuel used

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I keep my tires properly inflated as underinflated tires waste fuel

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I own a hybrid or electric vehicle

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I car pool

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I plan my errands to use the least amount of gas

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I do not use air conditioning in the car; I open the windows instead

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I commute less by working, shopping and entertaining myself in my own neighbourhood as much as possible

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I do not idle

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I make gifts for family and friends instead of buying things whenever I can

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When purchasing gifts I give gift cards so others can choose something they truly want

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I regift anything I receive from others that I know I won’t use or enjoy

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I give gifts in the names of my friends or loved ones by donating money to charities and helping others (such as buying a goat for a family through World Vision, 10,000 Villages, etc.)

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I support local businesses

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I buy products with minimal packaging

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I use resusable cloth bags wherever I shop, whether buying groceries or anything else

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I boycott environmentally and socially unsustainable products & companies

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When I buy paper for my printer, I look for and buy 100% post-consumer recycled

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I use my printer as little as possible, and print on both sides of the paper

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Created by Shayleah on Jan 21, 2008.

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Lunalia Lily

I have a new one — 4 years ago

“I collect rain water and use it to water my garden on sunny days”

(I am planning to start doing this asap.)

Feb 21, 02:08AM | 0 comments | Reply to this

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