Helping the environment is about celebrating creation, being good stewards, and passing on those values to the next generation. Here are some things that you and your family can do at home.
1. Save on energy: Use energy efficient appliances and light bulbs (Look for “energy star”).
2. Save gas: Combine errands or use public transportation, walk, or bike.
3. Avoid buying and using single-use plastic.
Consider using:
4. Buy local, buy less, buy used: Support the local economy.
5. Research options for signing up for local renewable energy.
6. Save on paper (and save money):
7. Support local restaurants that use food derived less than 25 miles away.
8. Research making and using your own household cleaners.
9. Toilet paper: Use sustainably sourced products like recycled or bamboo.
10. Switch to shade-grown coffee with the “Fair Trade” label.
11. Don’t use poisons and sprays for rodents and insects because when ingested they can harm local wildlife or pets.
12. Learn more and be inspired: