At The Market: -Take your grocery bags back to the store for reuse, or use a permanent bag. -Some food is sold wrapped in 3 or 4 layers of packaging...try to buy brands with minimum packaging. -Try not to use throwaway cameras, flashlights or shaving razors. -Buy packaged goods in bulk. -Buy used goods (junk yards, thrift stores, garage/yard sales). -Buy products in recyclable and/or recycled containers. -Avoid plastics and disposable plates, cups and utensils. -Buy/use cloth diapers instead of disposable.

At Home: -Try to stop junk mail or get off as many junk mail lists as possible.Recycle used motor oil. -Compost food wastes and yard debris. -Mend and repair rather than discard and replace. -Separate aluminum, glass, newspaper, cardboard, white paper and colored paper before recycling. -Use rags instead of paper towels. -Use a coffee mug instead of disposable cups. -Use both sides of paper sheets.

Home Energy Use: -Insulate, caulk and weatherstrip your home. Insulate floors with carpeting. Install double-paned windows. -Install a timer on your thermostat. -Wear a sweater rather than turn up the thermostat. -Install a solar water heater. -Insulate you water heater and storage tank. -Keep your water heater at 120 degrees. -Use energy-efficient appliances. -Use fluorescent in place of incandescent light. -Turn off lights and appliances when not in use. -Plant trees to shade your house in summer. -Hang your clothes in the sun to dry. -Keep lint screen and outside exhaust on dryer clean.

Getting Around: -Use public transportation, carpool, bike or walk. -Drive a fuel-efficient car. -Keep your car well-tuned. -Live close to your place of work. -Call ahead before you shop and consolidate errands.

Trees: -Plant trees in your community. -Plant fruit & nut trees in your backyard. -Don't buy products made from tropical hardwoods.

Water Conservation: -Install a water-saving showerhead. -Take showers rather than baths. -Install a space-occupier in your toilet. -Install sink faucet aerators. -Turn off the water between rinses when shaving and brushing teeth. -Use a broom rather than hose to clean walkways. -Don't let the hose run when you wash your car. -Wash your car with a bucket of soapy water. -Water plants and lawn in the morning to minimize evaporation. -Install a drip-irrigation water system. -Plant drought-tolerant plants.

pesticides/Eating Habits: -Eat lower on the food chain. -Buy organic foods to discourage pesticide use. -Grow your own food using alternatives to pesticides. -Buy foods without additives and preservatives. -Avoid highly processed foods. -Support food co-ops and farmer's markets. -Buy foods grown or produced locally. -Be creative with leftover food.

Hazardous Products: -Use biodegradable soaps and detergents. -Use alternatives to toxic household products. -Dispose of household hazardous wastes properly. -Use rechargable batteries. -Purchase appliances with alternatives to ozone-damaging chlorofluorocarbons. -Think about purchasing a car without air conditioning to avoid using CFC's. -Purchase a halon-free fire extinguisher.

Activism: -Educate yourself and others on environmental issues. -Purchase from environmentally responsible businesses. -Know the voting records of your elected officials; write letters to your representatives supporting environmental action. -Get involved in local politics to influence local environmental policy decisions. -Take time to learn about and enjoy nature!

from http://www.livingdharma.org

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