Being Green Means:
- Being Green is just as easy when your out and about.
- Before leaving the house remember to fill up your reusable water bottle.
- Utilize public transportation, walk, or bike where your going. You're wallet will be a little fatter also.
- Look for recycling receptacles.
What to Look for:
- Be Aware of Green resources in your neighborhood.
- Farmers Markets & Farming Co-Ops are great resources for obtaining locally grown organic produce.
- Recycling centers for all kinds of items from garbage to appliances to bicycles. Most of these centers also have free pick-up sites as well.
- Choose green alternatives.
- Whether your interested in an activity, a product, or a service ask for the green alternative. Most likely there is one.
- Keep an eye out for well known green certifications:
- Energy Star, LEED, etc.
- Energy Star, LEED, etc.
What to Avoid:
- If it seems wasteful or inefficient, its probably not green.
- High energy consuming products and services.
- Pretty much anything that seems to be causing pollution.
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