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Go Green!
by Tabitha Tucker

Sustainable living is an approach to social and economic, indeed, all activities, for all societies, rich and poor, which is compatible with the preservation of the environment. It is based on a philosophy of interdependence, of respect for life as well as non-living parts of Nature, and of responsibility for future generations.
- The Sustainable Living Network

Sustainable Living is essential to the welfare of our world. Try some of these suggestions to leave your environmental footprint a little lighter and make a difference.

1. Compost
2. Recycle
3. Use vinegar and water to clean
4. Maintain a pesticide-free garden and lawn
5. Take shorter showers (even one minute shorter each day will add up to a lot of saved water)
6. Wash and re-use food containers
7. Buy organic food
8. Use cloth napkins
9. Turn the water off while you brush your teeth
10. Use your towels several times before washing them
11. Install low-flow shower heads
12. Turn the heat down while you’re out and asleep
13. Garden
14. Grow indoor plants
15. Clean with baking soda
16. Wear your clothes more than once before washing them
17. Order coffee in a reusable cup
18. Walk to the corner store rather than driving
19. Shop locally
20. Live near your workplace
21. Use public transit
22. Ride your bike
23. Reduce your consumption of disposable items
24. Get out and enjoy nature (you’ll automatically want to help preserve it)
25. Use gift bags that can be reused (and then reuse them)
26. Support fair trade
27. Take David Suzuki’s Nature Challenge (http://www.davidsuzuki.org/WOL/Challenge/)
28. Eat more veggies and less meat
29. Carpool
30. Choose an energy efficient vehicle
31. Wash clothes with a full load
32. Run your dishwasher only when full
33. Repair leaky toilets
34. Repair leaky faucets
35. Use a low-flow toilet
36. Plant drought-resistant native species in your garden
37. Use high efficiency appliances
38. Wear natural materials (organic when possible)
39. Support local farmers
40. Learn about local environmental issues
41. Eat whole foods
42. Avoid excessive packaging
43. Carry reusable shopping bags with you
44. Support alternative energy sources
45. Use recycled paper products
46. Let the dishes in your dishwasher air dry
47. Use rechargeable batteries
48. Use cloth diapers
49. Support green businesses
50. Air dry your laundry
51. Decorate your home with natural, renewable materials