L I V I N G G R E E N : 1 0 1 T H I N G S Y O U C A N D O
T O P R O M O T E G R E E N V A L U E S
by Mary-Clayton & Christopher Enderlein
(via EnviroNet, February 1, 1989)
Green values are not just guidelines you use once every
few years in deciding how to vote; they are things you can live
by every day. This list is for those who have the "Green spirit"
and want to incorporate it further into our lives.
1. Recycle newspaper, aluminum, glass, and tin
2. Recycle motor oil
3. Use cloth diapers
4. Reuse egg cartons and plastic bags
5. Avoid using styrofoam - it can't be recycled
6. Avoid disposable plates, cups, and utensils
7. Use rags instead of paper towels
8. Use paper bags, not paper towels, to drain grease
9. Recycle unneeded items
10. Use the back of discardable paper for scratch paper
11. Be responsible and creative with leftover food
12. Use the water from cooking vegetables to make soup
13. Mend and repair, rather than discard and replace
15. Buy bulk & unpackaged rather than packaged goods
16. Purchase goods in reusable or recyclable containers
17. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods
18. Buy foods without additives and preservatives
19. Use non-toxic pest control
20. Compost your food scraps
21. Grow your own food (even small kitchen gardens!)
22. Volunteer to start or help with a community garden
23. Eat foods from low on the food chain, not meat
24. Avoid highly processed foods
25. Support food co-ops
26. Discover where the food and goods you buy come from
27. Buy locally grown produce and other foods
28. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness
29. Buy living Christmas trees
30. Plant trees in your community
31. Learn about the plants and animals in your region
32. Learn about the cultural diversity of your bioregion
33. Explore and learn about your bioregion
34. Discover your watershed and work to protect it
35. Oppose the use of roadside defoliants in your area
36. Use non-toxic, biodegradable soaps & detergents
37. Put in a water-conserving showerhead
38. Learn where your waste and sewage goes
39. Keep hazardous chemicals in spillproof containers
40. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth
41. Put a water conservation device in your toilet tank
42. Shop by phone first, then pick up your purchase
43. Learn where the energy for your home comes from
44. Support your local utility's conservation program
45. Hang your clothes out to dry
46. Be sure your home is well insulated
47. Weather-seal your home thoroughly
48. Heat your home responsibly, with renewable energy
49. Don't burn green wood
50. Put a catalytic converter on your wood stove
51. Turn lights off when not in use
52. Turn down your hot water heater
53. Lower your thermostat and wear warmer clothes
54. Take sho
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