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Be a Little More Green March 2010

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by Courtney Kendrix Mason

HARTFORD (02/23/2010) -- Try some of these green tips this month and be a little more green each day. Just a few small adjustments will help us take care of Mother Earth for the generations to come.

1. Reduce waste, as well as toxic chemicals in the environment, by using a reusable mug

At home, in the office, and on the go, use a mug instead of opting for the single-use containers for coffee, tea and other beverages. If you buy your daily cup of coffee in a disposable container, you are generating about 22.75 pounds of waste per year. Across the country, 25 billion polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) cups are thrown away every year, according to the EPA. That's troubling, because polystyrene takes hundreds of years to break down, and is made of nonrenewable petroleum.

2. Invest in a reusable bamboo utensil travel set

Eliminate the use of plastic ware when at work, on the road or traveling.

3. Bring your used (burnt out) Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs to Lowe's or Ikea to properly dispose of them.

Continue to be green with your lights.

4. Share a magazine subscription with a friend

Not only will you share the cost but you will cut down on the amount of trees used!

5. When buying a new shower curtain purchase a cotton one

Reduce the VOC you breathe in: and it can be washed over and over.

6. Instead of throwing away catalogs

Call the company to be removed from future mailings.

7. When buying recycled paper ensure that it is 100% Post consumer recycled paper

That is truly recycled paper!

Try your best to change one or more things this month. Just be a little more green.