It's More Than Recycling!

Last week, our blog post was about the importance of recycling!  While it is important to recycle, living a green life isn't just about recycling and sorting out re-usable supplies; there are a lot of other ways to live green!

From cleaning your home to getting to work, read these tips for simple ideas to go green!

Cleaning

1. Use non-toxic, environmentally safe, biodegradable cleaning products, including laundry products, which you can find at any natural grocery and even many mainstream stores. Just read the labels carefully. 
2. Don't pollute your indoor air or mask odors that could alert you to a problem. Choose fragrance-free products.

Transportation

1. Buy a high-efficiency car. Check the U.S. Department of Energy's list of most fuel-efficient cars to find the one that's right for you. 
2.  Rather than driving your car to work every day, try other ways, even if only one or two days a week. You can walk, ride your bike, take the bus or the train or join a car pool. You'll be cutting down on air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, oil consumption and the costs of fueling and maintaining your vehicle. And mixing up your commuting routine helps you avoid falling into the workday rut.
3. Urge your workplace to have a van-pool, environmentally responsible purchasing policies, and an improved indoor environment.

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