Go paperless! It’ll cut down on the mail you receive at home and bank statements, etc. and, in the meantime, save millions of trees!

I have lived in several different apartment complexes that didn’t recycle when I moved in– it was insanely bothersome to me to watch all of my neighbors throw their cans/paper/etc into the trash. In response, I suggested to management a recycling program and they took me up on it and now all 5 buildings that our management owns recycle! Sometimes, all it takes is to ask.

I agree. Go paperless is a great suggestion below – I have been working my way to this both at the office and at home.

I have put a empty box next to my office desk to throw any papers in that I no longer need so then I can haul them to one of our local schools to put in their recycling bin.

I like to keep my reusable bags in my car so I remember to use them! We also like to go to auctions and yard sales and repurpose things others are throwing away.

I take a plastic bag with me on my walk each night. If I see a recycle-able bottle or can, I can conveniently pick it up and put it in the recycling bin when I get home.

My girlfriend and I get all of our clothes from thrift stores. You can always find something good- it’s a great way to recycle and light on our wallets, too!

I repurpose and recycle things. I try to buy used if I can and give away useable items that I no longer need.

I’m having trouble coming up with a “best”, but I have a pretty stainless, lidded container on my counter for my composting scraps. I don’t mind having an attractive container sitting out, and it makes me remember to compost.

I cannot live without my metal bottle. It’s so well used, it has dings and scratches everywhere and no longer sits up straight!

I always try to look at the containers I’m going to toss in the trash and see if it might have another purpose. Most of the time, if it can’t be recycled, it gets reused. I tend to save things like cottage cheese containers and our wet dog food containers for holidays, so that people can divide and conquer the leftovers.

Recycle, recycle, recycle. Re-use glass containers to package up leftovers for my lunches.

Not using as much paper and signing up for paperless statements and thinking twice before I print something. It’s also cut down on a lot of clutter in my life!

Think about how you can make it convenient to make the changes you want to: shopping/produce bags in the car; big supply of clean cloth napkins and towels on hand; water bottles filled and at the ready for kids to access….

For me, the biggest thing is to plan ahead! For example, preparing breakfasts and lunches ahead of time, waking up a few minutes earlier to fix my own coffee at home, remembering to bring a water bottle to work…. and on and on.

When I moved to a new town two years ago, I looked for an apt within walking distance to school. It also happens to be walking distance to the grocery. Most days, my car just sits in the same spot! I had no idea how easy it would be to go mostly car-free, but it was! I know everyone can’t do that (depending on where they live /what city) but I think everyone can look for ways to reduce there car dependency.

I always keep my grocery bags in my car, so I don’t have to worry about forgetting them when I go shoppng.

I never let the water run while brushing my teeth. I only turn it on when it’s time to rinse my brush. I always keep my reusable grocery bags in my trunk. If I do have some plastic grocery bags, I use them to bring my lunch to work.

Sadly but hopeful – I am beginning to practice being eco-friendly and your post is great inspiration. I just recently bought the silicone mats to bake with and that is my start, I will save on my parchment waste tremendously!

Keep a stack of washcloths/rags in a drawer in the kitchen and put the paper towels somewhere inconvenient. You’ll stop reaching for them because it’s easier and use the reusable stuff more often.

Go paperless as much as possible!

We have an electric composter -Nature Mill – no more wasted food after dinner

i haven’t quite kicked my starbucks habit yet, but i try to always take my own mug and get it filled.

I always keep my reusable grocery sacks in my truck so I have them whenever I happen to stop some place, not only at the grocery store but I also take them into the home improvement stores, etc.

Carpooling/reducing the number of cars in your household!

I’ve been trying to not use ziploc bags or saran wrap…i use tupperware for mostly everything I need to store or pack lunch…..plus, cookies and chips doesn’t get crushed now for lunches and to go snacks! I’ve also been using canning jars for to go drinks too!

Google! If you want to re-use something – Google it, and I’m sure there’s a website where you can go to find out how to be crafty enough to re-purpose something old. I can’t even begin to talk about the tutorials you can find on Pinterest (but I’m sure most of you know about that!). If you want to find the nearest recycling center, or figure out what can be recycled, or how to build your own compost, or garden your own foods, or YOU NAME IT. I think we give up on these things because we are either too rushed or think that we wouldn’t know where to begin! Knowledge is the beginning of that – and there is a wealth of it out there, available at your fingertips!

I have switched to reusable bags, which I happen to love! And we started recycling since we now have a recycle bin in our alley. Little things really make a big difference, I think.

I keep my reusable bags in my purse so I never have an excuse not to use them. Now if only cashiers would stop huffing and puffing when I pull them out.

We started using reusable fabric bags for snacks instead of ziplocs. It’s a start!

We don’t really have the space for a garden, but each year my kids and I try to grow some produce for our family — be it lettuce, spinach or green beans.

Make being green easy. Have recycling bins right next to the trash can so there’s no excuse not to recycle. Buy reusable bottles like the Sigg so you’re not tempted to grab a throw away plastic bottle, etc~

I try to ride my bike as much as possible instead of driving

Try to eat less meat would be a big one – it’s an everyday thing that keeps these ideas at the front of my mind…

My husband and I always keep our reusable bags in the car so we bring them whenever we go shopping.

I try to be eco-friendly by not wasting food – - this means going really in-depth with my menu planning each week to use what I have! I try to think of ways to use leftover produce, cheese, etc. before they go bad. Lately, I’ve been loving having leftover brown bananas…I’ve perfected my banana bread recipe!

I like to use homemade laundry detergent and cleaning supplies so that we don’t have all those harsh chemicals.

When the weather permits (which, unfortunately is only about 1/2 the year here in Wisconsin), I hang my laundry outside to dry. Saves energy and $$! (And my sheets smell great afterwards!)

We buy our milk in glass containers that we return to the store in exchange for our deposit, and the milk bottles are sterilized and refilled.

For kids, use cloth diapers and wash cloths instead of disposable wipes!

Use the leftover water glasses that accumulate next to the bed and around the house to water the lawn.

My husband and I drive to work together in the morning instead of separate cars. Depending on schedules, one of us will drop the other off first and then head on our way!

living in OR for a few years upped my awareness about recycling. If I do get a plastic drink bottle, I will reuse it many times before putting it in the recycling bin. Otherwise, reusable bags and recycling as much as I can. I’m lucky that my condo building has a good (and easy) recycling system.

taking public transportation instead of driving. Its cheaper, less stressful ( mostly) and gives me a full hour each day to read a good book!

I leave my reusable shopping bags in the trunk of my car, so I’m ready for those quick stops on the way home.

We keep our cloth bags in our car so whenever we go grocery shopping, we know we have our reusable bags ready to go! Now if we can just cut down on the plastic produce bags… We also recycle.

I’m trying to reduce using plastic water bottles and trying to get my family to do it too.

My best eco friendly strategy I would say is to walk to nearby places (& reduce car use in the summer) and make as many meals homemade as possible using re-usable containers.

The thing I think adds up more than people realize is refusing bags at the store for things I can carry or put in my purse. My boyfriend, who never really thought about sustainability before, has started to do it, too. The first time I heard him tell a cashier, “I don’t need a bag for this. I can carry it”, I was pretty stoked. :)

Many big box electronic stores offer free recycling for cell phones, printers, old computer parts, etc.

This may be sort of lame, but I bought a fridge a couple of years ago with a water/ice dispenser. Haven’t purchased bottled water since. The few we have grabbed from friends or family, I am currently using in the bottom of my larger garden pots as a filler to use less soil!

One thing we are trying to do is cut down on paper usage. I let my daughter color on and make crafts out of any paper waste (flyers, magazines, newspaper) we have. We also receive and pay bills electronically.

I am going to start recycling!

Since we bought our house, we’re planning a compost pile. I’ve very excited to become more Earth-friendly!

I save up my egg cartons from the grocery store all winter to give to the farmer I buy eggs from at the market in the summer. Or I use some of them to grow seedlings in for my garden.

Join a CSA and support local, organic fare!

I use a reusable bpa free nalgene bottle for drinking water.

The meat that we eat, is harvested and butchered by us and it is all natural.

My favorite would be walking to school/work, though I realize that isn’t feasible for everybody. More feasible – I don’t get any paper bills anymore. It all gets done via email and online.

I’m facing a cross-country move late this summer, and if the cost of all that gas weren’t horrifying enough, I’m stumped how to make the move more green (in general, not just in terms of fuel usage). Anybody have suggestions?

Why I love Sigg’s! I don’t buy bottled water. I also use reusable bags at the grocery store.

We save all our junk mail, newspapers, etc and recycle them! I want to start using less disposable plastic in the coming year! Also, I love SIGG bottles so much, this is an awesome giveaway!

We NEVER buy bottled water! We have a lot of these bottles and each child has his/her own!

Our CSA is local and organic. Cloth diapers are also a great way to cut down on disposable products.

reusable bags…and enough that I can get 2-3 grocery trips from the ones in my car before I have to remember to get them out of my kitchen and back into the car. :)

The water in my town has a bit of a taste to it so I do not like filling water bottles from the tap. Instead I bought a britta which can replace tons of plastic water bottles.

Our city’s composting program (now taking ALL food scraps – even MEAT!) has been the biggest change for us lately. Not only are things better for the environment, but my trash can smells so fresh and clean. ;-)

I pay my bills online and recycle as much as I can. I also use waste paper from the mail instead of notepads and use the backside of junk mail in my printer (wouldn’t recommend this for school papers or important documents:) but works great for printing directions, drafts, or working out the alignment of printouts.

I used to use brown paper bags to take my lunch in everyday but I just purchased a cute vera bradley lunchbox and use that instead! It is roomy and insulated and plus way prettier than brown paper.

Using re-useable water bottles, of course.

We’ve started composting. It makes me smile when I put something in the compost pile instead of the trash.

right now it’s just the reusable grocery bags. i’ve been getting closer to not buying bottled water but the taste of tap water at our house is bad. i’ve put in the carbon filter but i might do a RO system. Just can’t get over the amount of water it flushes out :(

I use reusable bags every time I go to the grocery store! If I do happen to get a plastic bag, I never throw them away…so many other uses! Additionally, I started composting this winter. I’m not very good at it yet, nor have I been able to use it yet…I need to continue learning!

i want to use re-usable bags for groceries and increase walking (as opposed to driving) on my errands.

Reusable grocery bags – get in the habit of taking them back out to your car when you’re done putting the groceries away so that you don’t forget them at home!

reusable grocery bags and recycling

I have reusable shopping bags and belong to a CSA.

I take public transportation everywhere, which I hope is making a difference somehow. Also, I know it’s a silly small thing, but I like to think it matters: At work, everyone seems to grab 3 or 4 papertowels every time they dry their hands. I’ve been limiting myself to 1. I’d get rid of that one if I could find a solution that didn’t involve me drying my hands on my work clothes!

Carpooling!

I’ve been reusing plastic water bottles, gross! I really want to get some of these instead!

We use a lot of gatorade in our house for our daughter who plays on a travel soccer team. Instead of buying the individual bottles, we buy the big containers and then use reusable bottles for each day.

We are using re-usable products for everything possible (shopping bags, lunch containers, water bottles, etc.)

It’s so simple, but I think buying local is hugely eco-friendly.

eat vegetarian for dinner once a week, and you’ll probably find you really enjoy it.

I haven’t been as serious about being eco-friendly as I should be, but I always use paper bags at the store when possible, and I always reuse the plastic ones when I receive them. They can be used for so much around the house!

I am trying to purchase the majority of my clothing from consignment shops. If you’re in Indianapolis, I especially love The Toggery on Broad Ripple Avenue. I would really like to take this a step further and create new clothes out of old clothes, but I haven’t gotten there yet.

Reuse, reduce, and recycle everything possible. I NEVER buy bottled water. Walk/ride bike where/when you can. Carpool. And I have set a goal to reduce (or stop using altogether) use of grocery store plastic bags. Teach the next generation to do the same!

We’ve been working on making sure our cars aren’t idling when just sitting in the parking lot waiting for someone/something. It might be a small change, but I’d like to think that if everyone did this the reduction of CO2 emissions produced by cars would change drastically.

I make sure to unplug anything I’m not using at the moment, such as lamp and laptop chargers.

Our favorite eco-strategy is developing a relationship with a local farmer and being a part of his CSA. It’s my highlight of the year! Would love to try out a SIGG. I’ve heard such good things! Thanks Annie!

I want to start a garden this year. We have never had one because our backyard is a big cement yard with a pool. We are going to use planter boxes! Hopefully it will work great and we will continue!!!

I’m proud to have completely cut out plastic water bottles. I have a set of dishwasher-safe, BPA free plastic bottles that I take with me everywhere. I fill them at home before I go out anywhere. I have some at work that I fill with a filtered water pitcher on my desk. I take them home on weekends to give them a run-through in the dishwasher. I’ve even got my husband hooked finally. We actually had a whole flat of water bottles from Costco go bad. Who knew they could? The water just tasted nasty.

Keep the reusable shopping bags in the car, and ask your 3-year-old to ALWAYS remind you before entering the grocery store (or mall) to bring them along!! :-)

My best eco friendly tip is to pack my kids lunches in reuseable containers so they have no waste each day.

Riding my bike or walking whenever possible!

I’m a beginner as far as being eco-friendly goes, but I do my best to fill our gigantic recycle bin (thank you, Oregon!) each week.

The two biggest here are growing our own veggies and herbs and make most things from scratch.

Unplugging everything before you go to bed or leave for the day (tv, power strips, stereos) really reduces the amount of electricity you use. Eco friendly and wallet friendly.

Reusable containers and microfiber towels. All lunches and leftovers go straight into reusable containers and my last purchase of paper towels has lasted me almost three years simply because I use them so infrequently.

I have been using reusable shopping bags, which I can’t even believe how much it saves on those darn plastic bags! They are always in the car so they can never be forgotten when I am rushing out the door.

Shut down your computer before leaving the office- re-boot while filling up your coffee! :)

I don’t have any tips, but I do try to be eco-friendly. I have a small vegetable garden and a small raised bed herb garden, a compost bin, and I faithfully recycle. We live on the Gulf Coast and like to fish, and we always make sure not to litter or let fishing line and other debris get into the water.

I try to buy as much from my local sources as possible. The farmers market starts in a few weeks and I’m so excited! We also signed up for a CSA this year.

Buy local!

I keep gallon plastic bags in the freezer for veggie scraps, another one for chicken bones, etc and make my own stock. Because I buy all locally grown/raised products, my stocks are all good for the environment and community! Not to to mention, FREE!

My next step is to buy a composter so I can then throw the scraps from making stocks in there and tryly have no waste. I live in an apartment with very little growing room right now, but I know a lot of people that would benefit from the compost!

Recycling as much as we can has dramatically decreased the amount that goes in the trash can.

i also try to bring my lunch and am testing out my black thumb with some vegetable gardening.

RECYCLE.

My most eco-friendly tip is to plan ahead and be prepared. There’s nothing worse than buying reusable bags or reusable water bottles and then leaving them at home!

We drink a lot of tea at home so instead of buying premade tea in disposable plastic containers, we make our own at home.

My tip is to educate!! Start with one member of the family then tell them to pass it on!

For us, cloth diapering and a large garden that produces almost all of the vegetables we consume are the best ways we can conserve resources.

Start out small and make little changes as you go…they really start to pay off! We started with re-usable grocery bags last year and will be sending lunches to school in re-usable containers when our son starts kindergarten next year!

Walk instead of drive if possible. If driving localize and lump errands together.

I use reusable stuff whenever possible.

I am finding more and more uses for things I used to toss out. We use our used coffee grounds in the garden to keep slugs away from things like lettuce. Egg shells can be used for this also.

We use reusable bags and water bottles. But you’re right the metal bottle I have has a metallic taste to it.

We don’t buy bottled water anymore. We purchased a water coolers and fill up the large 5 gallon drums every few weeks… then we fill our Nalgene type bottles or Camelbaks when we go hiking or on trips.

I really got away from bottled water. I bought a reusable water “bag” type of thing at our local science center. It is an awesome concept but it doesn’t hold quite enough water for me. I had a metal water bottle and it made the water taste so awful.

Compost! It’s so easy!

Never throw out partially full water bottles! Use the water to give your plants or flowers a drink… and refill the bottles with water to use again OR cut the tops off and use the bottom half of the bottle as a “seed starter pot” or in my house… to hold paint for my kids arts projects. (we also use empty yogurt containers to hold paint too!)

We compost nearly everything possible.

I have drastically cut down the amount of beef I consume! I also do my best to buy local :)

Once my husband bought orange juice in a large plastic bottle instead of the frozed kind he usually gets. I had been looking for containers to keep filtered water in so that we have plenty on hand so guess what I did with the bottle?! Now it’s on our counter always filled with filtered water to drink. I also recycled2 of his Absolut vodka bottles to store filtered water in the fridge!

I am fortunate enough to live very close to all of the things I need so I save gas and the environment by walking and biking everywhere!

I get paper bags at the grocery store and then turn around and use them for any recyclable paper that passes through our house – even for 2 people it’s a lot!

Have a recycling bin next to every garbage can in your house! It makes it just about impossible to forget to recycle.

frequenting your local farmer’s market!

We only own one car. Kind of a pain sometimes, but it usually works out really well for us.

I collect save any water that is left over in our cups from the day and use it to water my plants and garden. It may only be a little, but it’s better than being wasted down the sink.

When the weather allows for it (and I have time), I hang our clothes out to dry instead of using the dryer. I use a drying rack inside.

My goal is to use a refillable water bottle 100% of the time.

Compost! It’s a great way to help your plants and it keeps LOADS of trash out of landfills. It’s a great way to give back to the Earth – the birds, the bugs, and the plants!

I’ve been using a metal water bottle for years, what’s the point of wasting so many plastic bottles? Added bonus, metal keeps my water much colder.

Reusable bags and carpooling!

Join a CSA! (Community Supported Agriculture) We love knowing that what’s good for us is good for our economy, and the farmers we have become friends with through the CSA.

We have two cars but only use one!

Bags! Bags!bags! I’m a 21st century bag lady!

We started recycling a few years ago and were amazed by how much we reduced our trash. We’re down to one kitchen trash bag a week.

My best tip is to buy local and recycle!!!

My daughter always takes reusable containers for her lunch and drink to school, and she always reminds me to take my reusable shopping bags into the market or store when I forget. I guess my best tip is to get the kids involved… once they learn how to be eco-friendly, they won’t ever let you forget!!

My best eco-friendly tip is to make things yourself, and cut down on pre packaged waste!

Filter your water and use reusable water bottles. All those plastic water bottles that end up in the landfills (or worse…in the oceans/rivers/meadows/etc) are a waste of resources.

My best tip is to not even have paper towels, paper plates, plastic baggies and such in the house so that I am not tempted to use them. I also cut the kiddos older clothes and make cute napkins for their lunches.

I love shopping at the local farmers market

Recycling!

Stop using dryer sheets! You don’t need them!

Having bags in your car so they are always ready for shopping.

Use reusable bags and help/encourage others to recycle!

The eco friendly thing I do best is always using my reusable water bottle. I refuse to buy bottled water…it is such a waste of money that is bad for the planet!

This may sound lame, but we recycle SO much more when the bins are extremely accessible. I have recycling bins throughout the house so nothing gets thrown away that shouldn’t be.

Farmers Market & local food!

We stopped buying bottled water a while ago when we saw how much went into the recycle bin. We try to fill up reusable bottles as much as possible. We stopped our newspaper subscription because we can read it online. And I am able to use a lot of things that would usually end up in the trash or recycle bin for my daughter’s craft projects.

Start small–even a “tiny” change can make a huge difference…and be a great starting point for bigger changes down the road!

Reuse! I try to reuse just about anything possible and I have realized how big of an impact it has made not just with me but those around me who are starting to trying and pick up the habits as well.

I pack my lunch for work. It is more economical and great for the environment since I never use plastic baggies or anything I cannot reuse.

i hang laundry on racks, then out them outdoors in the sun or inside.

Before reusing or recycling, REDUCE!

My best eco-friendly tip is using using recycling all bottles I use and taking those reusable grocery bags to the store with me.

We use reuseable bags when shopping and recycle.

Reusable bags. I hate all of the plastic waste at the grocery store, and reusables hold tons more anyway!

We use reusable water bottles, bring our lunches, pack coolers for day trips and try to recycle as much as possible.

Unplugging appliances when they are not in use to save energy

My best tip is to use good quality reusable water bottles, like the ones above. I actually broke 2 in the past few weeks and my supply is running low! Thanks for the recommendation!

I like to use the reusable bags as much as possible.

I have one of those 32oz Nalgene bottles that I refill… I try to drink 2 of those bottles a day!!

Keep your recyle boxes handy and close so it is easy to put things in them.

I don’t know if it is a “tip” per se, but I always prep my produce (peel/clean/chop – whatever is needed) at once and stock the fridge so it’s easy and convenient to throw together salads for lunch, quick dinners after work, and healthier “at your fingertips” snacks!

My best tip is to keep your shopping bags in your car (instead of constantly stashing them in a closet after using them)–once I started keeping a few in my backseat at all times, the number of plastic or paper bags coming into my home dropped drastically!

Instead of using post-it notes, I cut up used paper into four pieces and use them instead. Not only do they give me more room to write, it is cost-effective and environment-friendly! They go straight into the recycling bin when I’m finished!

Our family always washed freezer bags instead of throwing them away and buying more. We also reuse plastic containers from take-out, butter, sour cream, etc.

My best Eco-friendly tip is to turn off the water when it is not in direct use ( I.e. brushing your teeth, ect.). It is so easy to waste so much water!

My tip is to educate others and lead by example. I am an elementary school teacher and my students and I know the importance of keeping our bodies and our Earth healthy.

I catch the cold water that comes out of the tap before the hot water in a watering can and use it for my plants.

Try to buy local.

I pack my own lunches and use glass containers instead of plastic.

Produce comes from our garden or the local farmers’ market during the summer, and I freeze as much as possible to carry over through the winter – hope to do more of that this year!

I love to carpool!

making extra for dinner so we have leftoevers every day for lunch

Always keep a reusable bag in your purse – you never know when you’ll stop into a store to pick something up. I like the ones that fold up into a little pouch. Just throw the little pouch into the bottom of the reusable bag so you can fold it back up in there when you get home!

We recycle everything we possibly can, and use reusable containers for everything we bring for our lunches–no paper bags or plastic baggies or foil or plastic wrap.

My best eco-friendly tip is to reuse everything. Save paper you’ve printed on only one side of, buy reusable bags, water bottles, etc… anything to cut down on the amount of new packaging and products you are buying new!

I agree with Ashley, the Diva cup is amazing!

I’m a big fan of car-pooling and busing to reduce gas consumption, especially in metropolitan areas. It’s such a practical way to help the earth, and it’s nice for the riders too. Instead of sitting stressed out in traffic, riders get to enjoy the ride, and can spend it reading or doing paper work.

We have a reverse osmosis water filtering system so we don’t have to buy bottled water.

My best tip is keeping reusable grocery bags in the car so they’re easier to remember- then we can cut down on plastic or paper bags from the store!

I use a couple of reusable water bottles, but they get so much action, they’re beginning to leak/fall apart. A new one would be great! :-)

Using a re-fillable water bottle is cheaper and better for the environment – plus it’s easy!!

I love recycling!! I freak out at school when I see a kid throw paper away! It’s a well known fact that if you crumple up paper and throw it in my trash can, I will make you dig it out, uncrumple it, and put it in the recycling.

If you have to let the water run to wait until it gets hot for whatever reason (we have this in the second story of our house), collect it as it runs into the sink and water your plants with it so you aren’t wasting it!

I love shopping at our local farmers market.

I use reuseable grocery bags and also always turn out lights when I leave a room.

Recently I’ve started “shopping” in my pantry before going to the grocery store. I look in the back of the cupboard (and fridge/freezer) for extra food that I haven’t used–or even thought about–in ages. I’m reducing my monthly grocery bill, using up food that might otherwise have gone stale, and challenging myself to be more creative in my cooking.

I recycle EVERYTHING I can…. Plastic bags make really cool scrapbook paper if you iron them together!! :)

The best thing is to use a reusable sandwich bag for packing my daughter’s lunch for school everyday. I couldn’t believe how many ziploc sandwich bags I was going through!!

I recycle junk mail into paper to jot down notes on & write grocery list on.

We bring home paper from work that’s only been printed on one side for the kids to use for coloring – since our offices don’t recycle, the paper gets used again and then recycled at home.

Ever since we started keeping reusable grocery bags in our cars we hardly ever have to use the grocery stores’ bags. That has saved us so much in garbage & recycling.

Walking or biking. So easy to do in my town because faster to walk across town then to start up the car and drive.

I use cloth bags when grocery shopping, and if only buying a few items I carry them in my hands!

Sign up for a CSA! I joined an egg CSA this year. Because I’ve already paid for the eggs, it ensures I go pick them up and don’t resort to a last minute grocery store run (for eggs that have likely sat on the shelves for weeks).

using a carbonator like a SodaStream to eliminate bottle/can waste at home

Trying to waste as little food as possible. I am now trying to be much more conscious about halving recipes to reduce waste, making sure I eat leftovers for lunch instead of buying out, and freezing extras to eat at another time. It has saved so much waste AND money!

Compost all kitchen waste that is usable (not animal fats). Not only does it cut way back on trash going out but it makes great soil to use in the garden. The bins take up very little space and are odor free.

I used to work for a cafe. We would sell soda, and part of my job was stocking. The thought of those plastic rings going into a landfill somewhere, and then possibly snagging/choking some sweet animal really freaked me out. My co-workers would always laugh at me, but I would sit and snip each ring, just in case. Still plastic, but at least no longer a choking hazard.

Using reusable bags when grocery shopping

I don’t really have any, except that my kids use recyclable lunch bags and water bottles and I use my reuseable grocery bags and I recycle my bottles and have switched to more ecofriendly cleaning products

I bought one of the glasses with a straw and use my own filtered water to drink – not bottled water.

Meal planning–saves extra trips to the store, eliminates waste, and cuts out processed foods!

Reusable bags all the way!

We have all of our main electronics plugged into power strips and then we can just unplug the whole strip when we’re not using it to save electricity.

This water bottle is a great idea, because that metal taste that some give off really isn’t good! We try to re-use plastic bag for garbage, and we pack all our shopping into one day, so as to avoid frequent little trips to the store.

The biggest thing I do is bring reusable grocery bags with me to the store. I feel like I make the most difference doing that.

Every couple of months, I try to incorporate one more eco-friendly things into my daily life. Whether it be from using re-usable bags at the grocery store, planning my errands to save on gas, to making some of my own household cleaner, are some of the things that I try to do to be more eco-friendly.

My best tip is buy local. Food is fresher and taste so much better.

Waste pretty much no food. Every recipe is planned so that every bit of each ingredient is used. I find ways to recycle as much as I can – from cans to my old running shoes. I also love Sigg bottles!

I am starting to compost with suitable scraps from my kitchen.