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Monday, April 23, 2007Labels: be green
Yesterday was Earth Day so I thought I would post some ideas of ways to help our environment.
- Back in October I switched my web hosting service to ThinkHost. They actually just planted a tree for me and all of their other clients. Every hosting plan they offer is covered under their carbon neutral green program.
- Undo your contribution to global warming with TerraPass. You can erase your carbon footprint from your car. When you buy a TerraPass, the money funds renewable energy projects such as wind farms. For Earth Day, Josh and I purchased a TerraPass for my car.
- Last week I also did something that I've wanted to do for three years. I started a recycling program at work. With the boss's permission I purchased recycle bins for everyone's desk and a large one for cans, plastic and glass. It's a good feeling to know that instead of throwing away all of that paper we will now be recycling it.
- Pledge to switch to Compact Fluorescent Lights from Incandescent light bulbs. Here's a test Popular Mechanics did rating the best fluorescent light bulbs.
- Don't use those annoying plastic bags at Walmart and other places. Take your own tote bags to put your groceries in. We're trying to use our $.59 IKEA bag or check out Reusable Bags for some nice alternatives.
- Set up a clothes line and line dry your laundry. Our clothes were flapping in the wind for most of Saturday.
Once you start it becomes almost a challenge to find ways to be environmentally friendly. Josh and I are constantly looking at other ways we can make a difference. We're even hoping to get a hybrid when we're finally able to replace his car in a year or so. Every little bit helps.
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