Green Tips
We don't own the Earth. We borrow it for a time, and then pass it on to the next generation. Children learn more about our values and how they should live from our example than from our words. Help us teach your child and others with your positive example.
Would you like to learn easy tips you can use to green up your life and home? Bookmark this page and visit regularly for weekly updates and new ideas to help you start making a difference in our world.
Start here. Then send us your simple tips for how to be green so we can share them with others. Send your ideas to greentips@brightgreenfuture.org. Thanks for spreading the word and helping others take care of the Earth.
| 5/27/08 | Save on fertilizer. After you mow, leave your grass clippings on the lawn to provide a healthy nitrogen boost. |
| 5/20/08 | If you’re shopping for a new computer, consider a laptop. Laptops use up to 90% less energy than desktops. |
| 5/13/08 | Turn off your engine if you are going to be sitting for three minutes or more. Save on gas and reduce pollution. |
| 5/6/08 | Replace your aerosol products by choosing a reusable pump container option of the same product. |
| 4/29/08 | A broom and dustpan are a low energy, environmentally friendly alternative to a vacuum. |
| 4/22/08 | Ask yourself before each purchase if the item is a need or a luxury. Simply living lighter offers its own rewards. |
| 4/15/08 | The more your car has to carry around the more fuel it uses. Empty your trunk of extra weighty items. |
| 4/8/08 | Invest in a battery charger and choose rechargeable batteries. |
| 4/1/08 | Empty your lint filter after every dry cycle to reduce energy used for the next load. |
| 3/25/08 | Avoid Styrofoam containers from restaurants (because Styrofoam lasts FOREVER). Keep a clean airtight container for leftovers in your trunk for when you go out to eat. |
| 3/18/08 | Conserve energy. When cooking, keep a lid on it and turn down the heat a bit to get the same results. |
| 3/11/08 | Keep a box near your home or office printer to collect unneeded documents that can be printed on again. Use the back of these sheets for printing first drafts or inner-office memos. |
| 3/4/08 | At work use a reusable cup at the coffee maker and water cooler to reduce waste and cost. |
| 2/26/08 | While away, if you need to leave lights on, be sure to use timers and energy efficient bulbs. |
| 2/19/08 | Put on a sweater, cover up with a soft blanket, or cuddle up before you turn that heater up. |
| 2/12/08 | Save money and energy. Wash clothes in cold water instead of warm or hot. |
| 2/5/08 | Conserve water and energy by not leaving the water running while brushing your teeth, shaving, shampooing or washing dishes. |
