It only takes a little effort to go a long way.  Here are a ten tips for green living.

- When you're in the market for a new computer, consider a laptop.  It saves space, goes anywhere and uses five time less energy than a desktop model.

- Instead of sending old rugs to the landfill, check with your local animal shelters to see if they can use them. Old towels, blankets, and sheets are also appreciated.

- Buy shade grown coffee.  It's grown naturally right under the rain forest canopy, preserving forests from clear-cutting and leaving more tree to absorb CO2. 

- Start a program where you buy in bulk and share the extras with friends and family.   All participants will save money, and reduce packaging and gas costs.

- Take your own reusable coffee mug each time you go get coffee.  Think of all the paper cups you will prevent from ending up in the landfills.

- The power of one:  If every U.S. home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star bulb, we would save enough energy to light 3 million home for a year.

- Volunteer for a local conservation organization.  Volunteers really do make a difference.  The place you are in needs you today.

- Washing Clothes in cold water eliminates 2 pounds of CO2 per load.  Also, wash clothes less frequently - only when they really need it.

- Wrap your water heater in a insulated blanket and you will eliminate 1,000 pounds of CO2 a year.  Eliminate another 550 pounds by lowering the thermostat to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

- During sunny months use a clothesline.  Line-drying makes your clothes smell fresh and clean, and you can prevent 600 pounds of CO2 over six months.

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Robert J. Snyder

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