Tips for Going Green
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What You Can Do to Go Green
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Plug into the hottest appliances.
These sleek items are designed to not only look good and function efficiently, but to also
conserve energy.
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Keep your cabinets and countertops green.
Purify the air in your home by using sustainable materials that look good and are easy on the
planet, too.
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Look for eco-friendly dishes and cookware.
Prepare your family’s meals and serve them in chemical-free dishes made by Mother
Nature herself.
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4.
Think energy-saving when you think windows.
Surround your house with great style and save the planet while you do it by having insulated
windows installed.
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5.
Recycle with style.
Instead of buying new furniture and accessories,
look for vintage pieces or those made from
recycled materials.
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Consider planet-friendly floors.
Shop for all-natural materials like cork, bamboo and tile. They’re as chic as they are sustainable.
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7.
Make a new bed, organically.
From the mattress to the sheets, find out how your bed can be comfy and planet-friendly, too.
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8.
Paint it safe.
Be environmentally responsible by shopping for products that tout low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
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Switch your bulbs.
Replace incandescents with compact fluorescents. They may cost more now, but they’ll save you money in the long run.
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10.
Make your family room family- and earth-friendly.
Toss out the old carpet and install flooring made from natural raw materials instead.
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Furnish naturally.
Choose wood products that are formaldehyde-free and accessories made of things like hemp.
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12.
Keep your garage gear green.
Look for things like nontoxic pegboards to hold your tools and manual-reel lawnmowers to cut the grass.
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13.
Go with the low flow.
Select low-flow water fixtures such as showerheads, faucets and toilets to reduce consumption and cost.
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14.
Renew your bathroom with reclaimed style.
There’s no shortage of stylish but eco-friendly products like tile, countertops and fixtures.
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15.
Go natural.
Keep it chemical-free in the bathroom with everything from organic hand soap to bamboo hand towels.
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Stock up on earth-friendly office supplies.
Prevent stuff from hitting the landfill by utilizing items like recycled computer disks and earth-friendly inks.
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Be green when you clean.
Many companies are now making high-efficiency washing machines and dryers that save water and energy.
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18.
Choose good wood.
Try to find wood for your home projects that has been farmed, clear-cut and stained with natural products.
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Plant for the planet.
Be economical as well as ecological by searching for plants that require little watering and maintenance.
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Keep nature natural.
Seek out items crafted out of recycled materials like chairs made from plastic milk jugs or corn-husk planters.
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