1.) Start a Garden! Grow your own fruits and veggies! This can save money and also reduce food waste.
2.) Add Plants to Your Home! Plants help regulate the temperature through the moisture they release into the air.
3.) Turn off Your Lights When You Leave the Room! Turning the lights off when you leave the room can cut down the energy you are using.
4.) Turn the Faucet Off! You can save up to eight gallons of water a day just by shutting off the faucet when brushing your teeth!
5.) Ditch the Plastic Straws! Use reusable, stainless steel, silicone, or bamboo. The sea turtles will thank you.
6.) Wash Laundry in Cold Water! About 90% of the energy your washing machine uses goes towards heating the water.
7.) Cut Down on Plastic! Use reusable water bottles instead of plastic. When ordering take out make a note asking for no plastic utensils and limited plastic packaging.
8.) Make Your Own Cleaning Products! There's so many uses for products you probably already have in your home. Baking soda and vinegar can do wonders for cleaning! Check these out!
9.) Enjoy Nature! Get out there and get active with the family!
10.) Save the bees! Share with your kids why bees are important.
