Be Green Tips
1. Lower your thermostat. Buy a programmable thermostat.
2. Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. In fact, reuse everything at least once, especially plastics.
3. Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets.
4. Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop
5. Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room. Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it. Turn off energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially overnight).
6. Recycle your newspapers.
7. Ride a bike.
8. Go to your local library instead of buying new books.
9. Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.
10. Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper.
Environment 101
There's no doubt about it, our environment is in crisis. Everywhere you go, people are talking about it: how the earth is warming up as a result of too much carbon dioxide in the air and too few trees left to absorb it, how oil-drilling is ruining natural habitats, how trash is overflowing into our waterways, and how chemicals used in various products are making people and wildlife sick. Ugh. You don't have to run out tomorrow and build a car that runs on vegetable oil, or ship out to South America to save the rain forests. You just have to get informed and then start making small changes, one at a time. Decisions to shop, drive, and even party differently can have a huge and positive impact on the health of the earth. That's what Environment 101 is about. You'll find tons of real things that people can do to make a difference. Some things are as easy as eating less meat, planning a green date, or learning to shop vintage. Others are more involved, like hosting a green film festival for friends, creating an environmental task force at school, or going on an eco-adventure to gain a deeper love and appreciation for this beautiful spinning rock we call home. Why you? You might ask. The answer is simple. You''re strong, creative, and motivated. You're doers and dreamers. And you're also the ones who will inherit the planet. If change is going to happen, it has to start with you. There are differing opinions on which approaches are best to take in order to protect our natural resources, and even day new research offers new ways to counteract climate change. We have made every effort to ensure that the information presented is accurate and timely, but we know that with modern technology, new solutions come about almost daily. We encourage you to use what Chaba Decor offers here as a stepping stone to your own personal quest to help save the planet, and to keep investing the path to a greener life in every way you can.
* We will be updating these tips weekly. *
40) Throw a Party Green-Style
Anyone who's ever thrown a party knows that the biggest post-party bummer (apart from the possibility of being grounded) is the sheer volume of waste: crumpled paper napkins, crushed cans, half-eaten bags of chips. And it all goes to the landfills, of course. So, when throwing a party, minimize waste!
How to Do It
Here are a few suggestions:
1.Allow each person only one cup and have them mark it with their name.
2. Streamline the garbage. Reduce waste by buying party foods in bulk (less packaging to throw out) and send guests home with leftover snacks.
3. Instead of paper disposable plates, use ones you can wash and reuse. If ceramic or porcelain dishes are not available, durable plastic ones can be used over and over again for your and your friends' parties.
4. Make it easy for guests to recycle. Put out recycle bins and mark them clearly.