Easy. Free. Here’s how you can start doing your part today to make the earth a greener place.

1. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Not only do you squeeze in a workout, but you save energy.
2. Bring your own travel coffee mug to your favorite coffee spot. People do it everyday, so the workers won’t even question your positive action.
3. Carry a reusable tote to the store and avoid wasting plastic bags. I just got a great one for $1.49 at Target, who is just one of many stores that have started carrying them. The impact will amaze you… see Rachel’s rant.
4. According to Rachel who put herself through college by working at a bank, online banking is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It’s free, doesn’t require envelopes or stamps, and gets your payments there on time.
5. Get a library card. Free entertainment. Free knowledge. Free from piles of books and clutter. (Had to throw that in…after all, we are home stagers).
6. Don’t litter. Come on! Do we really need to tell you?
7. Recycle.
8. Free your life from junk mail by removing yourself from mailing lists. It will change your life. Visit www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference/ or read IdealBite’s Stopping Junk Mail article (a favorite site and great newsletter).
9. Turn your computer, printer, dvd player, stereo, etc. off when not using it. Even the little green (or whatever color) light takes energy in stand-by mode whether your are using the device or not.
10. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.

We’ve got plenty more tips up our green sleeves. Guess you’ll just have to come back for more!

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