Green Checklist

Home

• Turn out the lights.
• Buy energy-efficient appliances.
• Save water by decreasing your shower time or use bath.
• Get in the habit of brushing your teeth with the water off.
• Recycle.
• Switch from paper and plastic bags to reusable bags and totes.
• Hang dry your clothing.
• Unplug all of your appliances when you leave the house to save energy.
• Don?t use plastic storage containers.
• Shut your computer down when you leave.
• Collect rainwater and use it for landscaping.

Day-to-Day

• Opt for direct deposit, online banking, and paperless statements.
• Take public transportation or walk.
• Save stained or ill-fitting clothing to use for dusting and cleaning.
• Use rechargeable batteries.
• Rent movies and borrow books, instead of purchasing.
• Purchase a hybrid car.
• Select products made of recyclable materials.
• Buy items that use less packaging.
• Take your own bags to grocery store.
• Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, instead of jarred, canned, or frozen.
• Purchase organic foods.
• Use healthy and environmentally friendly cosmetics.
• Print on both sides of the paper.
• Unload your trunk.