I’ve always been conscious of the impact my daily habits have on the Earth. I grew up in a home that always recycled, composted, gardened, etc. As far as families go in the midwest, I think we were pretty progressive. I’ve tried to take things a step further over the last year and here’s a list of simple changes I’ve made with little to no noticeable negative impact on my bank account or lifestyle:
- Use canvas bags for grocery shopping 99% of the time
- Replaced all possible bulbs in the house with compact florescents
- Installed water-saving shower heads in the bathrooms
- Purchased a gas-powered dryer
- Changed over to the green power option for my electricity
- Removed my name from all credit card solicitation lists
- Brought a re-usable container to work for water
- Ride my bike around locally on the weekend for errands instead of driving
