REWARDS for Green Living: Save money and better health
- Reduce
- Buy less
- Avoid individually packaged items
- Buy glass or recyclable containers instead of plastic
- Reuse
- Paper
- Glass jars or containers
- Gift bags, wrapping paper, cards
- Repair damaged items
- Clothing- give away, garage-sale, resale or rags
- Recycle
- Glass, metal, paper, plastic
- Yard waste, computers, batteries
- Power Down
- Insulation
- Turn off lights
- Energy efficient toilet, shower head, washer, dryer and appliances
- Drip water
- Shop smart and ethically
- Energy or water efficient
- Recycled material
- Minimal packaging
- Shop local and companies that support the environment
- Automobile
- reduce the amount you drive
- tires filled with air
- Show others
Check out some of these websites!
www.creationcare.org
www.greenlivingideas.com
www.recyclethis.co.uk
www.surplusbooksforcharity.org (books to donate or recycle)
www.letmeplay.com (athletic shoes to recycle)
www.sharing is living.org (trade online)
www.accesscotton.com, www.cottoninc.com (denim jeans recycling)
www.gazelle.com (buy, sell and recycle your gadgets and electronics)
www.wastewrap.org (DMC Regional Waste Commission)
Locally we have a Hazchem Swap Shop. We can donate or trade chemicals and paints for free. Also check for weed killers, stains, varnish, spray paint, window cleaner, brake fluid, anti-freeze, pet treatments and much more! Check to see if your town has a local drop-off or swap shop for chemicals.
Computer Recycling at Staples:
Keyboard, mice, speakers, cell phones, printer cartridges, CPU, monitors and more!
*there may be a fee for the CPU or monitor
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