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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Have you ever had a great eco friendly idea and really had no outlet to let the world know about it?




It's time for a Green Revolution people. So put down that remote and get going on making this world a better place. Think about it Greenier Earth= Healthier Planet= Healthier YOU.


So do something. Here's a list of 10 easy ideas for you couch potatoes.


1. Shut off that TV, and go on a bike ride. (this has many benefits, ie. saving electricity, getting out of the house appreciating nature, getting exercise, and working up the endurance that maybe one day you will decide to take that bike to work, or school, or to a friend's party.


2. Think about what you're putting down the drains. (WTF is up with people pouring cooking oils down the drains? That makes the water restoration process 10 times harder. Don't do it. Pour it in a coffee can for next time, recycle it, then put it in the trash.


3. Speaking of trash, do we really have any idea how quickly our landfills are piling up? It's shocking, the best thing is to buy less, use less, and waste less. Think about whether you had to move in a few years whether you'd really take that new shirt that is on sale for 50% off, is it a necessity, or just a good deal? If you don't love it don't get it.


4. Wet Toothbrush. Brush teeth. Turn off sink. Rinse teeth. Turn off Sink. Repeat process morning and night.


5. Think about gas consumption. Buy a hybrid or a car that is good on milage, the earth and your pocket book thank you.


6. Recycle plastic bags from grocery stores, use them as lunch bags. Take the cardboard shopping bags and put food in them when you head to a friends party. Or the best option, but one recycled durable grocery bag and use it over and over until it falls apart.


7. Sit in silence. It's good for the body, and the mind, and all the electronics around you. This includes turning off your phone.


8. Unplug all chargers from the walls when they aren't being used. Just having them plugged in uses electricity.


9. Do laundry when it's full, but better yet. Use and environmentally friendly detergent. The harsh chemicals of the "main stream" stuff will ware on your clothes faster and aren't great for the machine. Also keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide makes a great natural stain lifter if used quickly before the stain sets in.


10. Tell a friend and get them to pitch in making the world better. If we don't start it now we could see the destruction we caused this planet in this lifetime. Hold yourself accountable.

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