Your RoleLifestyle changes – live as simply as possible
These changes may seem small and simple, but when they are combined with the efforts of others, the impact is multiplied and successful!
- Recycle household goods (click here for EPA recycling guidelines on recycling)
- Turn off noisy or unneeded appliances
- Purchase recycled products
- Start composting - Composting yard and kitchen waste can reduce the amount of household trash by up to 70%.
- Use filtered water instead of bottled water
- Recycle cameras, computers and cell phones
- Plant a tree to offset carbon dioxide contributions
- Choose cookware and utensils that are high quality so they do not have to be replaced often
- Eat natural foods rather than foods that are processed, packaged and require additional re-heating.
- Using a pressure cooker can reduce cooking times, and energy, by as much as 70%.
- Buy local as often as possible. Look for products with minimal packaging.
- Buy in bulk and cook in bulk; just make sure you can consume what you purchase and produce!
- Take your own bags to the grocery store or recycle the bags you use.
- Carpool, shop together and share!
These changes may seem small and simple, but when they are combined with the efforts of others, the impact is multiplied and successful!