Going Green

Sometimes the whole idea of “going green” can seem daunting and overwhelming. So here’s an evergrowing list, in no particular order, of simple things you can change in your life, your home and workplace, to start you on your way to a more sustainable life.

You don’t have to do them all, but the more you do, the more your planet, your home and your body will thank you!

1. Say no to plastic bags

2. Grow some veggies

3. Drive less or use public transport

4. Use less chemicals in your house

5. Buy a bike

6. Switch your lighting to CFL’s or LED’s

7. Join or support an environmental organisation

8. Start a Walking School Bus

9. Use a refillable water bottle

10. Reduce Reuse Recycle

11. Switch off appliances and chargers at the wall.

12. Sign up to Who On Earth Cares

13. Educate yourself about protecting the environment

14. Switch your household bills to paperless

15. Buy rechargeable batteries

16. Compost your food and garden scraps

17. Visit your local Farmer’s Market

If you have any suggestions for this list, or would like to submit an article involving an entry, please contact me.