1. Unplug appliances and electronic devices when they are not in use. You’d be surprised how much electricity is wasted just to have multiple devices displaying the time of day.
2. Only run your dishwasher and laundry machine when you have full loads. Using these devices when they are only half full wastes water and electricity.
3. Support your local farmers by shopping at farmers’ markets or by selecting food products that are locally grown. Shopping locally reduces the amount of gasoline used to transport your food from the farm to your grocery store, and reduces the amount of air pollution involved in grocery distribution.
4. Recycle at home. Your local waste hauler will have information on the type of recycling program available in your area. Whether you have a curbside program or a single stream process, think about contributing as little as possible to your local landfill.
5. Clump your errands into fewer trips. If you have several errands to run each week, think about how to minimize the amount of miles you drive by mapping out a route that will require the least amount of time and fuel possible.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
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