I. GO ORGANIC
A. Start Gardening (obtain a gardening how-to book and get dirty)
B. Check Produce Codes (produce has a sticker or label with a 4 digit PLU code...when the code is 5 digits beginning with a "9", it is organic...if it begins with an "8" , it is genetically modified)
C. Add an eco-friendly item of clothing to your wardrobe (more and more retailers will be offering fabrics made from organic cotton)
II. CLEAN GREEN
A. Avoid: amonia, chlorine bleach, and sodium hydroxide
B. Try: baking soda, vinigar, and lemon juice
C. Check out "Shaklee" cleaning products
http://www.shaklee.net/gogreen365
III. RECYCLE
A. Save Water
1. Turn off water while brushing/shaving
2. Take shorter showers
3. Fix toilet and faucet leaks immediately
B. Save Energy
1. Turn thermostat down 2 degrees (raise in summer)
2. Run dishwasher when full
3. Wash clothes in cold water
C. Join your local FreeCycle group http://green.yahoo.com/earth-day/finda-a-group.html
101 Ways to Help Planet Earth
http://www.mypowermall.com/media/1490/4 EarthFriendlyBiz
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