green ideas

" In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact
of our decisions on the next seven generations."
- from the Great Law of the Iriquois Confederacy

• You can get bag refunds (usually .05 per bag) at grocery stores if you bring your own bags! When mall shopping, avoid collecting an armful of bags or any bags! Don't be afraid to put all your items in one bag -- or BYOB.

• Buying natural/organic foods is more healthy for many reasons. See "Why Organic?" link at right.

• You don't need to plastic bag all your produce when picking them out! You wash them when you get home, don't you?

• Change out your bulbs to CFL (Compact Fluorescent Bulbs). They can last 5 years or more and saves $$.

• Download all your music/movies on iPod and say bye to CD and DVD cases.

• LCD vs. Plasma:
Though plasma technology wins over LCD technology in color, contrast and brightness, LCD wins hands down when it comes to the functionality. LCD TVs have greater longevity. Most LCD TVs can last up to twice the lifetime of a plasma TV. LCD TVs are also better suited to usage at higher altitudes or while traveling, because LCD technology does not use any gases, and is not subjected to air pressure. LCD TVs are also energy efficient, as they require less voltage. This helps in reducing electricity bills.

• Got room in your backyard for a composter? It saves on trash bags, disposing in the sink and it saves the earth!

• Find out about recycling your computer parts, catridges & electronics by googling: hp recycling, cartidge recycling, computer recycling.

• Teach your kids the basics of recycling at an early age - make it a fun learning project! See Leo's site for kids>>

• Reduce, reuse, & recycle... and refuse & upcycle!

• Be smart about your purchases.