Living Green Tips - Page 2

Strat57 · #41 03-15-2010, 09:38 AM

Some retailers like Radio Shack offer a few bucks for old cell phone and MP3 players. Don't throw that money away!

Strat57 · #42 03-15-2010, 09:40 AM

Another way to dispose of an old cell phone is to offer it to a local fire department they often gather donations for women's shelters, etc.

Strat57 · #43 03-15-2010, 09:44 AM

Get out of the disposable mindset. Avoid products that have short lifespan of can't be recycled. Start with small steps. Instead of using a disposable razor buy just disposable blades and a handle that you can use for a year or 2.

Strat57 · #44 03-15-2010, 01:34 PM

Email Christmas cards and Holiday Greeting. You'll save a fortune on stamps and help the environment.

Strat57 · #45 03-15-2010, 01:35 PM

Re-use those sheets of paper the come out of your copier with one line printed on them.

Strat57 · #46 03-15-2010, 01:36 PM

Turn old T-shirts into car cleaning rags.

Strat57 · #47 03-15-2010, 01:42 PM

Instead of using plastic wrap and foil - pack your lunch in plastic containers that you can use over and over.

Strat57 · #48 03-18-2010, 09:44 AM

Plant lots of trees! They are good for the environment and will help shade your home -which will cut down on a/c usage.

Strat57 · #49 03-18-2010, 09:46 AM

Limit you use of weed killers and pesticides. Look for natural solution. For example, you can spray soapy water on plants to kill insects.

drum ninja · #50 04-23-2010, 08:12 AM

Try mowing your lawn with a gas-less push mower. It's cheaper, quieter, and good exercise.

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