#greeneveryday

Every morning I log on to my computer and immediately check to see what’s going on in the world. Lately, the news just makes me sad. I read about the mass amount of dolphins dying along the East Coast or about the bees that are mysteriously dying all over the country. I want to do something about it, but it’s overwhelming. So, I made this list of a few things that I can do every day to help have Mother Nature's back. So even if I can’t do something big right away, I can keep doing my part little by little. 

Recycle Everything. Use your bin. If you don’t have one, take your recyclables to Target. They have bins for your old MP3s, cell phones, ink cartridges, plastic bags, glass, bottles and aluminum.

Buy Recycled. Look for the recycle symbol on the products that you buy. Many times there is a recycled option for sale.

Conserve Water. Water is precious, try not to waste it. Turn the faucet off, when brushing your teeth or shaving, take shorter showers and install water saving sink nozzles like the one below.

Drive Less. Try walking or biking to the local park or restaurant instead of hopping in the car. Or start a carpooling club at work.

Reusable Grocery Bag. My city has banned stores from giving out bags. So, I now keep all my reusable bags in my car. But I like that it has forced my whole city to think about this issue.

Turn Off the Lights. My dad used to follow us kids around turning off the lights. I totally get it now. It’s a great habit to get into and it helps you save money on your electricity bill. I kind of want to put these signs around my house.