1. Print on both sides of your paper. I have 2 printers an colored all in one ink jet and a duplex laser printer. When I use my ink jet I'll set my software's printer settings to print odd pages then flip the pages over and change the printer settings to print even pages, therefore using both sides of the paper. I bought a duplex laser jet printer to make this easier. I can choose to print on both sides right in my printer menu without having to flip over pages.
2. Continuing on the subject of printers. Use re-manufactured ink jet cartridges and laser jet toner. Send or take in your used cartridges for recycling. I don't like the refill services offered but I use Cartridge World because they guarantee their work...so I take in my old cartridge and buy a re-manufactured one.
3. We have been going through our house and replacing our light bulbs with the new energy efficient ones. They have really expanded what is available so we can even get candle shaped ones for our dining room chandelier. For safety, please make sure if you have a 3-way bulb you buy one designated as 3-way and also if you need one for your outside fixtures you buy one designated for outdoor use.
4. Currently, my daughter's Girl Scout troop is researching Styrofoam and it's effect on the planet. The local school district uses Styrofoam trays to serve lunch on and they go straight into the trash. They are looking for alternatives and facts to present to the community and school district to educate them on the bad effect these trays have on the environment. They also hope to offer either a recycling alternative or another type of tray they can use.
5. We have donated jeans to be recycled into housing insulation locally for habitat for humanity.
6. We donate old toys and clothes to charity for re-sale.
7. We save our paper craft scraps for other projects.
8. We are collecting used crayons to send to the Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island, GA. They melt down the crayons and re-sell them as turtle shaped crayons to raise money for the center.
9. We are collecting the rings around milk containers for a friend that will take them to the local animal shelter as toys for the cats.
For more green tips see: http://www.lightersafergreener.com
2 comments:
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment over at HOTM! I pray that when I write that somehow the Lord weaves it into the lives of those HE wants to hear it....what a blessing you've given me this morning...and the LORD is using YOU in mighty ways as well!
peace,
lori
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