Cut back on your use of paper towels and napkins by hiding them out of sight. If the paper towels aren't readily available you may be more likely to reach for a rag or cleaning cloth instead. If you must buy paper towels, be sure to buy ones made from 100% recycled material and use them sparingly. They work just as well as virgin paper towels and often cost much less.
Recent Tips for Living Greener
Make your mom's day with a greener gift for Mother's Day. Passes to movies, and sporting events or electronic gift cards make great gifts with much less waste.
If you make one change this Earth Day, stop using single-use plastics and disposable plastics. Plastic is forever, and is toxic to the environment and to humans. Learn more by visiting Plastic Pollution Coalition.
Love using straws but feeling guilty about the plastic you throw away everyday? Invest in a good set of reusable straws. You will save money over time and keep additional plastic out of the landfill.
Looking for ways to conserve energy in your kitchen? Fill up but don't stuff your refrigerator and freezer. Less energy is used to cool a full refrigerator or freezer than an empty one. Just don't stuff either as some space is needed to allow air to circulate.
Below are links to Living A Greener Life Blog posts and articles offering tips for greening your life.
What to do when you don't have curbside recycling