10 Simple Things You Can Do, to Help Save the Environment

This morning while The Kid and I were brushing our teeth, he looked at me, and said, “Mom,  Special Agent Oso says to cut the water off, when you’re brushing your teeth. It saves the environment.”  So, I sheepishly turned off the water, and finished brushing my teeth. That conversation, got me to thinking…what are some small things we can be doing, to help save the environment?

Here’s a list of 10:

1. Turn the water off, when brushing your teeth.
2. Take showers, instead of baths. Our shower head has this really cool feature, where you can turn off the water flow, while you’re washing.
3. Turn off lights, when you leave the room.
4. Replace your traditional light bulbs, with eco-friendly ones.
5. Use re-usable bags, when you shop.
6. Drink tap water (filtered or unfiltered), instead of bottled water.
7. When possible, walk or bike, instead of driving.
8. Unplug electronics, if not in use (e.g. your cell phone charger).
9. Recycle. Even if your community doesn’t have pick up, for your recyclables, there are plenty of drop off sites around.
10. Print on both sides of the paper (if practical).

The Hubster’s contribution???  “If it’s yellow, let it mello; if it’s brown, flush it down.  He was kidding, of course. (I hope. )