Go Green Program / Earth Day

Ideas on How to Go Green

If you want to help your planet, do not think that there is nothing that can be done. Everyone plays an important part in keeping the environment clean and safe. The following tips are easy and things that anyone can use so do not wait!

• Turn your computers off at night. Even on energy saving mode you are using a lot of energy.
• Fix leaky faucets. This includes the toilet; even a small leak can cause a good amount of wasted water.
• Recycling cell phones is another awesome way to go green. The average cell phone lasts about 18 months, but after this time they can be recycled and given life again!
• Pay all of your bills online. This will not only save you time but will also help to reduce paper waste.
• Buying products in bulk reduces the amount of packaging needed, thus providing considerable benefits to the environment.
• Do rainwater harvesting. Collect rainwater and use it to water your lawn and garden.
• Buy vegetables that are grown locally. Not only will they taste better they also help to reduce the use of paper, plastics and shipping material.
• If you have items around the home that you no longer need, do not throw them away. Instead give them to someone who would use them, donate to a thrift store or have a garage sale and put some cash in your pocket.