| Who ever said "it's not easy being green?" More | | | | hand in hand!" |
| than ever before, we are presented with | | | | Go Green |
| opportunities to make eco-friendly changes in our | | | | Here are a few ways to help get you, your |
| lifestyles, and for good reason! Not only will these | | | | family, and your home into eco-friendly habits: |
| smart decisions help make the earth a better | | | | #1: Spend Wisely |
| place, they are also sure to benefit ourselves, our | | | | A great first step in going green is to become a |
| families, and our wallets- so it's really a win all | | | | proactive shopper. So, next time you are at the |
| situation! So if you want to start doing your part, | | | | food store, try to choose products that use |
| but need a few thoughts starters, let us help you | | | | recycled materials such as plastics and cardboards. |
| go green with these tips and ideas. | | | | Once you get back home, keep the trend going |
| Alicia on: "Don't Sweat the Big Stuff" | | | | and make sure to recycle them yourself. Also, |
| "Being eco-friendly doesn't always require drastic | | | | while you're in the produce aisle, try to purchase |
| changes in your day to day. Sure, it would be | | | | fruits and veggies that forego insecticides. It's |
| great if everyone could trade in their inefficient | | | | definitely a healthier alternative for both the earth |
| gas guzzlers for hybrid cars but there are also | | | | and your family! |
| lots of little changes we can make that are sure | | | | #2: Teach Them Well |
| to have major impacts. Even vowing to recycle | | | | We all want the best for our children and teaching |
| one part of your garbage -like all those reminder | | | | them good environmental habits is a great way to |
| notes you have for yourself or all that junk mail | | | | ensure a better future. By getting them into |
| you receive everyday, is one step in the right | | | | simple habits such as to turn off lights when they |
| direction. Another low commitment change: if you | | | | leave a room, not to leave the water running, and |
| can skip a car ride - do so. After all, it's a lot | | | | the three R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), you'll be |
| more fun taking my daughter for a bike ride than | | | | sure to instill values that will benefit your kids and |
| it is to get her into her car seat!" | | | | the environment for years to come. |
| Sarah on: "Give a Little in Return" | | | | #3: Home Green Home |
| "We all know the emissions created by airline | | | | Despite our good intentions, it's often easy to |
| travel play a major part in global warming. But | | | | overlook a major step in becoming eco-friendly - |
| unfortunately, not everyone can curb the time | | | | our homes! Luckily, there are tons of ways to |
| they spend cramped up in planes - no matter | | | | green-proof our abodes that are also friendly on |
| how much they may want to! So, every time I | | | | our wallets. One simple trick is to use less energy |
| hit the skies, I make sure to purchase a | | | | to heat your home in the winter. Chances are |
| TerraPass along with my ticket. This non-profit | | | | you won't notice if you lower your thermostat |
| organization calculates the emissions created by | | | | one degree but by doing so, you'll save energy |
| your travel and goes to "neutralize" the damage | | | | and up to ten percent on your heating bill. Another |
| done by funding renewable energy sources - and | | | | trick is to keep your freezer as packed as |
| all for less than the cost of most in-flight meals. A | | | | possible as less energy is consumed to freeze the |
| TerraPass can be purchased on their website or | | | | open air. Finally, a real excuse to stock up on Ben |
| when you book through expedia.com, because | | | | & Jerry's! |
| good deeds and good deals should always go | | | | |