1. Switch your light bulbs
Replace them with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) - not only these bulbs will last longer, but they also use less energy and will reduce your electric bills.
2. "Kill vampires"
Plug your electrical appliances into surge protectors that allow you to cut the juice with the flip of a switch. Did you know that displays on your TVs, DVD players, stereos, and electric toothbrush docks continue to glow even when “off.” Annual savings are estimated at $200.
3. Save on postage
Pay your bills online and you will save on the stamps and eliminate paper waste.
4. Shop at the farmers market
You will get fresher produce that didn’t require a lot of gas to transport from across the country or from another continent. To find a farmers market near you, use your zip code to search Local Harvest.
5. Take public transportation
Or consider a car-sharing program such as Zipcar or Ucarshare. Companies in some cities have cars that you rent by the hour, so you have a car only when you need one. You pay either an hourly rate or a flat rate for the day. The cost includes insurance, gas, and miles.
6. Recycle your electronics and donate your used clothes and you will get a tax deduction.
7. Avoid paper waste
Don’t use paper plates, plastic utensils or paper cups. Use a travel mug for coffee or tea instead of paper cups.
8. Avoid plastic waste
Don’t buy bottled water. Install water filters on your faucets or use Brita filters and buy a stainless steel water bottle. See my post on reasons to ban the plastic bottles.
9. Avoid more plastic waste
Use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic grocery bags. Or you can reuse those plastic bags to serve as garbage bags in smaller garbage bins.
10. Grow your own vegetables or herbs on your window or balcony
Save money and help to fight global warming by eating food that did not require transportation.
11. Save water
Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
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