Posted on: Monday, May 18, 2009
Small tweaks to your lifestyle can have major impact on environment
Advertiser Staff
Some minor changes you can incorporate into your daily life that that can help the environment and your bottom line:
Drink tap water instead of buying bottled.
Take stock of beauty products you use and try eliminating three of them. You'll save money and have less packaging to throw away.
Ditch the paper towels. They're a big source of waste. Use old kitchen towels or a sponge instead.
Eat less meat. Make a vegetarian dinner one night a week. You'll save cash and lessen agriculture-related pollutants.
Cut down on packaging waste in your laundry room by buying the smaller-size "ultra" or concentrated detergent.
Do your part outdoors by grasscycling: Leave lawn clippings on the ground rather than bagging them after mowing. They act as a natural fertilizer. Plus, no need for plastic bags.
Get more tips from Woman's Day magazine, www.womansday.com.
— Gannett News Service
