What are some good ideas for going green?

Question

What are some good ideas for going green?

Answer 1

~stop cutting trees. Or if you really need it, don`t forget to plant trees for replacement

~Stop wasting paper

~Reuse, reduce, RECYCLE. (don`t throw things away if you think you can still use it...)

~ride your bike instead of your car..this will even serve as exercise;) // Use public transportation..

~conserve energy..

-if you love reading books, i suggest read at daytime so you wouldn`t use lights that much at night

-turn off fans, aircon, tv, computer etc. when not in use

~Don`t trash old clothes..instead, donate them!

~Stop smoking

~MANY MORE;)

Answer 2

-Bring along your own bags when you go shopping; avoid getting plastic bags.  If you forget and have few items, just carry them, otherwise, take the plastic bags but don't throw them out, reuse them.

-Get a compost so you can throw away things like egg shells and bananas into it (instead of putting them in the garbage)

-Don't leave the heat on at night

-If you're planning on getting a new car, then get a hybrid (or smart car)

-Recycle!

-Don't take long showers, don't leave the tap running

-Try to use energy efficient lightbulbs

-Don't spend too much time looking around in your refridgerator

-Don't use a gas/electrical mower, use a man-powered one

-Don't try to places that are only a few blocks away

There are a few ideas for you to try out!

Answer 3

Turn off your computer.

Answer 4

It all depends on how green you want to go

Some simple ones are

Don't buy water bottles

Don't use paper plates or plastic utensils

Use a reusable bag for lunch

Turn off lights when you are not using them

Unplug things that are not in use(including you VCR or DVD player, microwave)

I would consider myself to the next level. I am trying to buy things that have no waste at all. Like LUSH's shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion. There is no waste.

Pick something, anything and do it. You will be making a difference.

Answer 5

use rechargable batteries and CFLs(energy efficient light bulbs. Use energy star anything! Turn out lights, and don't idle or drive as much. Hope I helped! :-)

Answer 6

get a compost

try to decrease your use of electricity at home

buy only necessary things...'

Answer 7

sit in the dark

Answer 8

well just go around saying "you won't like me when i'm angry" and "HULK SMASH!!!".... that ought to do it

Answer 9

RECYCLE RECYCLE RECYCLE

Shop at places with organic foods

Drive a hybrid vehicle

Carpool

Don't waste

Reuse things

Look into green light bulbs

Install new windows and doors in your home if needed

Don't leave things running (faucets, lights, TV's)

Shower, don't bathe

Plant a tree

There are MANY ways to go green, and there are small things that everyone could do to make a much bigger difference

Answer 10

cut back on plastic bags, reuse water bottles, take short showers, and don't keep lights on when it's not necessary.

Answer 11

http://byderule.multiply.com/journal/ite...

here is a whole list

Answer 12

Drive the 55MPH speed limit or less, use a microwave oven, and let your laundry drip dry instead of using a clothes dryer.