Go Green with these Tips

• Save and reuse your water bottles.  Try to refill your water bottles instead of buying new ones or use a safe plastic water container.
  
• Make a compost in your backyard.  Throw food scraps and paper towels in it.
  
• Turn off electronics when not in use.  Even something plugged in is using electricity.  Plus – you can save money.
  
• Turn your car off when waiting for a bridge.
  
• Make sure to recycle your paper, plastic, glass and aluminum.  Check the top of the recycle bin for do's and don'ts.
  
• Use cloth grocery bags.  If you use plastic grocery bags reuse them for trash bags, doggie bags, etc.
  
• Use organic and natural cleaning products including vinegar and baking soda.
  
• Recycle your old computer and parts for a low cost. 
  
• Try walking, riding your bike or riding the bus to work at least once a week.
  
• Check out books at your local library instead of buying them or buy a book and share it with your friends.
  
• Pay all of your bills online without having the paper bills sent to you.
  
• Take shorter showers and don't leave the water on while brushing your teeth.
  
• Clean and maintain your furnace filters.
  
• Make sure to replace your air and fuel filter on your car.
  
• Recycle your cell phones or donate them to your local charity to be reused.
  
• Buy local food, especially produce – The food is fresher.  There are less shipping costs.  Support local farmers. 
  
• When replacing appliances in your home, look for energy efficient models – these will also save you money in the long run.
  
• Recycle When changing your vehicle's motor oil, recycle the old oil.  Some auto shops will recycle old oil from your car.  Check with your local auto shop.  

For Puget Sound area recyling links click here.