Take Simple Steps to Live Green  
 
 
What You Can Do At Home 

In this section are 10 more things you can do as an individual or along with family members to shrink your ecological footprint while retaining your quality of life, thereby making the future of our planet much brighter.

  • Drive less
    Walk, bike, and ride-share more.

  • Eat Greener
    Eat lower on the food chain – it's good for the planet.

  • Energy Efficiency
    Make your home energy and water efficient.

  • Think Beyond Grass
    Let your lawn go natural for wildlife.

  • Perfect Paper
    Save trees by reducing your junk mail and using paper with 100% post-consumer waste content.

  • Recycle Electronics
    Recycle all computer diskettes, CD discs, videos and batteries, and shift to using less hazardous, rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries.

  • Reuse Whenever Possible
    Drink more water, and use reusable mugs and dining-ware.

  • Recycle Everything Else
    Recycle your aluminum, glass, and plastic products, as well as newspapers and mixed paper.
  • Contribute
    Make a contribution to conservation by supporting local, national, and international environmental non-profits.

  • Get Involved Locally
    Take conservation actions in your own community.

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At Home | At Work | In The Backyard | In The Classroom | In Your Community | Outdoors

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