How have you been doing the last few weeks? Have you been able to implement at least one of the little things we discussed previously? Here in part three, I’m giving you ten more ideas that you can work towards.
Turn the light off when you leave a room.
I live with the light task master:lol: and he has trained us well in this area. Since the day I met him he’s been a stickler for turning off the lights when you leave a room. While you’re at it, why not turn the TV off when you leave the room for an extended period of time too.
Use a lunch box, not a paper bag.
Since we live here in Arizona, I’d imagine that most of you already use an insulated lunch box. What I have noticed, is that a lot of people use a plastic bag from the grocery store. Just be sure to recycle it once you’re done using it.
Pick up litter and recycle it.
For instance, we live out in a rural area and there happens to be some people, we don’t know who, that religiously leave their box of empty beer cans on the side of the road. How do I know it’s just one person or persons? What are the odds that the exact same brand is left in the exact same quantity each time along the same road every time? So, anyway, we pick it up and recycle the aluminum cans.
Donate used books or take them in to a used book store for store credit.
There are quite a few places that will take your used books if you don’t want them any longer. Consider donating them to the library, a school or a shelter. We also have quite a few used book stores in town that you can receive credit towards the purchase of other used books you may be interested in reading.
Choose products that are environmentally friendly.
Why not try using vinegar to clean your kitchen? There are many alternative cleaning products that not only help the environment, but are better for your health too.
Think before you print.
It’s easy to just print things out and place them in a folder, or for some, a stack on the side of your desk. Consider creating email folders and labeling them with the topic of the email and place the email in the folder. Since I started doing this, my organizational skills have improved dramatically. It’s so much easier to find what I’m looking for.
Take a shorter shower.
I’ve been working on this one. Sometimes it’s just easier to wind down in a hot shower. Of course, not this time of year!
Fix leaking faucets.
You’d be amazed at how much water is lost through a teeny, tiny leak.
Clean windows with old newspapers.
Newspapers work really well!
Wipe up spills with reusable towels.
Stop using paper towels to wipe up spills. Use a towel. It’ll save you money too!
Well, I hope I’ve offered you a few ideas that you can easily implement into your routine to not only help the environment but to also save some money.
Let me know how it’s going.
