Environment

Simple things we can do that truly go the extra mile!

So what can we do?  What's amazing is that it is the little things!

I recently read an article in Glamour that had a large section on things that we can do to make a difference and help the Earth.  Some of the items that I am listing are from those articles.  There are so many small things that we can do, that barely impact our daily schedules, which make a huge impact on the world.  Some of these are so simple that it is even funny that we haven't been doing them already. 

So, without further ado, a list of small actions that make a big impact:

1.  Re-use your plastic bags, or, even better, when grocery shopping, use a canvas bag (If you live close to your supermarket, make it a double good deed and walk or ride a bike).

2.  Print on both sides of the paper or use the blank side for scrap paper when you are through with it.

3.  Unplug electrical items that are not in use, you are paying for that electricity!  Turns out, they are still using energy while only plugged in, even if the appliance is off (if you touched the tip of your cell phone charger when it is plugged into the wall, you will still feel the electricity flowing?)!

4. When you need to buy new light bulbs, buy the energy saving ones, Compact Fluorescent light bulbs, CFL).  They cost a bit more than regular light bulbs, but run circles around regular light bulbs in lifespan! (The "warm white" bulbs give off the same amount of light as regular bulbs.)

5. Recycle!  In many places they come to your door, and if not, then they are close to our homes.  Many of our companies already recycle, and for those that don't get them to!  Recycling is so easy and the difference that it makes to the environment is stupendous!

This list is simple, and in some cases even saves us money?we have every reason to help, and no reason not to!  Let's all pitch in to make a difference!