how to go green and be a tree huging

As part of the student blogging challenge, I wrote a post for BAD 2009 on the topic of climate change.

Why you might ask. Well going green in good for the environment. Some of the ways you cen go green is good for you health and for you finiacally. Here are some ways to go green, its easy.

1.) set your thermostate a cupple degrees lower/ higher

2.) use fompact fluorescent light bulbs

3.) unplug/ turn off appliances. or get a smart power strip.

4.)use drying racks and/or clothesline

5.)use cold water to wash you cloths when posible

6.)take shorter showers

7.)install a low- flow showerhead

8.)use faucet aerator

9.) walk, bike or use publis transpertaion instead of useing a car when posible

10.) eat less meat and buy locally raised stuff

11.) don't use bottled water

12) reclycle all things not just plastic and paper

13.) make your own cleaning supplies. (vinegar and baking soad works wonders and you'll get over the vinegar smell)

14.) Turn youor sink off when you bruch your teeth

15.) don't take baths

16.)use both sides of the paper

17.)do errans in bulks

18) inflate your tires (run more miles on less gas)

19) plant a tree

20.) use energy star

21.) use reusable bags

22.) turn off computers at night

23.)use rain water for you plants

where i got my info:

http://www.squidoo.com/agreenlife http://simplemom.net/tips-to-go-green-at-home/
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/3915?gclid=CNeSu5OOvZ0CFQ7xDAodDnYmjA