Green living tips

Here are some green living tips:

Food: Buy local and organic food which requires less fuel for shipping or petrochemical based

fertilizers and pesticides that can be harmful to human health and the environment.

Goods:Assess products on the basis of their entire life-cycle, not simply the time you use it.

Support companies that will take back products after their useful life and reuse the materials.

Be informed about the contents of personal care products and pharmaceuticals.

Housing: Change your incandescent lightbulbs to compact flourescent lights. The selection

of energy efficient types is expanding and you'll save money on your electricity bill. Use

strategies to green your home. If you have a yard, green landscaping can improve the

sustainability of your yard.

Transportation: Use mass transit and carpool whenever possible. Explore biking and

walking options and alternative fuels. If you drive, take the Drive Smarter Challenge.