At Home
Turn up the thermostat in the summer and down in the winter. Recycle everything including food waste and turn it into compost for your garden. Buy and use rainwater barrels for gardening. Pass on foods that contain harmful chemicals; buy local and organic. Unplug computers, video games, and other electrical devices when not in use. Replace light bulbs with energy saving CFL bulbs. Buy a Kill-A-Watt and measure the energy you use in your home and find ways to lower it. Use government tax incentives and buy a hybrid vehicle.
Install containers for recycling cans, glass, and paper. Buy and use recycled office equipment, paper, and furniture. Purchase energy credits from the power company. Use a green web hosting company whose servers are housed in solar or wind powered buildings. When constructing or remodeling, use green materials.
At Play
Throw a green birthday party for your child and encourage green gifts. Plant shade trees to keep your house cool. Grow a vegetable and herb garden. Suggest green neighborhood events at block party meetings. Share in recycling and offer to educate others. Take a hike instead of a car ride or use public transportation. Take family treks to the library to find more ways to go green.
