It doesn't have to be Earth Day for us at Red 104.3 to think about how we can make an impact (or less of an impact) on our planet. Going Green isn't just about saving the Earth, it's about doing things that reduce waste, make the air easier to breathe, and helping your community.
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Here are a few of our favorite tips:
Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.
Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. In fact, reuse everything at least once, especially plastics.
Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. You'll find more on energy-efficient products and practices at Energy Star.
Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room. Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it. Turn off energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially overnight).
Recycle your newspapers.
Car pool.
Ride a bike.
Walk, jog, or run.
Go to your local library instead of buying new books.
At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift of saving the earth. Donate to their favorite environmental group, foundation, or organization.
Get off junk mail lists. GreenDimes can get you started. They’ll even plant a tree for you!
Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.
If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them for doggie poop bags or for small trashcan liners.
Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper.
Consider organic cleaning products like vinegar, borax, and baking soda.
Go paperless. Consider reading your newspaper and magazine subscriptions online. Switch to electronic banking and credit card payment, too.
Take your batteries to a recycling center.
Do full loads of laundry and set the rinse cycle to “cold.”
Don’t run the water when brushing your teeth. Learn about water scarcity.
Wash towels after several uses.
Go paperless at work. Distribute company information and post company material online.
Always remember:
REDUCE.
REUSE.
RECYCLE.
Join Red 104.3 as we join The Green Generation and celebrate The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2010...and all month long in April!
