Go Green for 2012

Deciding to go green can seem like a daunting task for those of us who are busy, over scheduled, and overworked. Going green doesn’t have to hard. The truth is that going green starts small and is easier than you think. Before you know it, all of the small things add up and you’re suddenly green!

The side effects of being green are that it can save you money, make you and your family healthier, and it can also be contagious. Of course, the most desirable side effect is that our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be able to enjoy a beautiful Earth, free of toxins, pollutants, and contaminants, that they deserve to inherit. If everyone starts out small, we can all make it happen together!

10 Simple Ways to Live Greener

Most of us incorporate green living every day without even thinking about it. If you do any of the following things on a regular basis then you are one step closer to going green for 2012:

• Turn off lights upon leaving a room
• Fill the dishwasher and washing machine up completely before doing a load
• Pay bills online instead of receiving paper bills
• Run errands in one trip instead of multiple trips
• Buy products made in the U.S.A
• Use a laptop instead of a desktop computer
• Buy locally grown produce and/or produce from a farmer’s market
• Use ceiling fans
• Wash clothes in cold water (whenever possible)
• Use energy star appliances

What “green” things do you do everyday without thinking about it?  Please leave your ideas and tips as a comment to help others start small, so that we can all work together for a healthy planet.

-This article was originally published at MomItForward.com on January 5th, 2012

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