Abberly at West Ashley Blog

In celebration of Earth Day check out these 50 tips by DivineCaroline.com These are helpful ways to save water, energy and reduce waste. As a bonus, some of these tips will help you save some cash too! Here’s a sneak peak. Happy Earth Day!

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. Buy foods locally. Check out Eat Local Challenge and FoodRoutes to get started. Buy locally made products and locally produced services.

6. Buy in season.

7. Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. You’ll find more on energy-efficient products and practices at Energy Star.

8. 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).

9. Recycle your newspapers.

10. Car pool. Connect with other commuters at eRideShare.

I don’t know if anyone knew that Hanukkah could be considered as a green holiday. The principles of Hanukkah include conserving resources, uniting nature and humanity, and the memory that a community can work together to overcome a great empire. Find out more information about green Hanukkah here.