Be Environmentally Friendly

You can do your part to be environmentally friendly. It doesn't have to be much to make a difference.
Start looking at your routines, and see if there are some things you can change. Here are a few examples of ways to go green and be friendly to the earth, without much disruption to your life.

1. wash your clothes in cold water. There are friendly detergents that use cold water now..
2. hang your clothes to dry, either outside in the good weather or inside on a dryer rack.
3. Turn lights off when you are not using them, and switch the bulbs to low voltage lighting.
4. Walk when you can, instead of hopping into the car. Good for you and the earth.
5. Recycle everything you can.
6. Purchase your own refillable water container, instead of buying the disposable plastic ones.
7. Make sure your insulation is updated and save on heating and cooling costs.
8. Wear a sweater and turn down your thermostat or strip down and turn up the air!
9. Plant native plants in your yard, that don't require so much water and attention.
10. Use your microwave and barbecue when you can.

Above are just ten ideas, that right off the bat are going to save you money and be environmentally friendly. If everyone just made a few changes, our earth will thank us.