40 ideas for a Greener World; 5 ideas

1)You'll be more likely to recycle consistently if you set up a recycling area in your kitchen or utility room. Post a list nearby of the items that are accepted for recycling in your local community.

2)Leave grass clippings on the lawn after you mow rather than bagging and throwing them away. This saves energy and landfill space and the grass will decompose and return nutrients to the soil.

3)Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth and shave and you'll save as much as 3,000 gallons per year.

4)Use the water that's left over from washing or steaming vegetables, cooking pasta, or boiling eggs to water indoor plants once it cools.

5)f it's sunny outside, be sure to open your blinds to get the full benefit of the most energy-efficient source of light.