Be Green!

1 -Don't toss gift bags in the trash - reduce waste by reusing them from year to year to dress up presents.

2 - An estimated100 billion plastic bagsend up in landfills every year.  Bring your own totes to the store.

3 - Reduce garbage by using utensils that can be washed instead of tossing out plastic ones.

4 - When you’re done IMing, don't leave an away message.  Shut down your computer to save energy.

5 - If you need a new computer, purchase a laptop instead of a desktop - it will require less electricity to run.

6 - Reheat leftovers in a microwave or toaster oven.  They use less energy than conventional ovens.

7 - Fight toxins by planting peace lilies - they actually clean up indoor air.

8 - Take the bus to school - you can reduce pollution, plus get to hang out with friends before and after class.

9 - Switch to low-energy florescent light bulbs.  They last up to 10 times as long as regular light bulbs.

10 - On spring break, volunteer to plant new trees with friends.  Cheek out arborday.org for a list of places close to you.

11 - Buy clothes made from organic cotton, which doesn't harm wildlife or the environment.

12 - Instead of using the dryer, try a drying rack.  You will save electricity and your jeans won't shrink

13 - Save water by running only a fully loaded dishwasher - not a half-full one.

14 - Use a reusable sponge or rag to clean up spills rather than paper towels.

15 - If you're printing a long document, save paper by changing the settings to print on both sides.

16 - Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours.

17 - Purchase a razor with replaceable cartridges instead of disposable razors that can't be reused.

18 - Conserve energy by setting your fridge to 37 degrees.

19 - Save energy (and lower your electric bill) by turning off the lights and television when you leave a room.

20 - Unplug your phone charger – it draws energy just by being plugged into the power outlet.

21 – When grabbing food on the run, take only the number of napkins and plastic utensils you’ll need.

22 – Add oxygen to the environment by planting a tree in your backyard.

23 – When you’re done reading a magazine, recycle it.

24 – When you need a to jot something down, use a dry erase board instead of Post-it notes to save paper.

25 – Avoid using the drive-through at fast-food places. Parking your car and going inside creates less pollution.

26 – Chose ground delivery when shopping online – it can be six times more energy efficient than overnight.

27- Use cruse control when you’re driving on a highway – it will conserve gas.

28 – Conserve energy used to heat your room by sealing any cracks around your bedroom window.

29 – Use rechargeable batteries instead of throwing away old ones, which can leak toxins into the ground.

30 – Check out localharvest.org for a list of places close to you that use organic foods.

31 - Shorten your shower by two minutes and you’ll conserve about 10 gallons of energy.

32 – When voting, educate yourself about where candidates stand on environmental issues.

33 – Selling back your textbook saves paper needed to make new ones – and gives you extra spending money.

34 – Use a low-flow showerhead and your family could save 500 gallons of water per week.

35 – Find eco friendly tips, freebies, e-cards, and more at seventeen.com/gogreen

36 – Plant a tree.

37 – Recycle paper.

38 – Ask your teachers to use both sides of paper for assignment.

39 – Fill your notebook to theMAX.

40 – Conserve gas.

41 – Take the bus or walk.

42 – Try a hybrid car.

43 – Save electricity by turning off lights.

44 – See the World Wildlife Fund’s Web Site (wwf.org) to find out how you can help protect all kinds of animals.

45 – In the morning use natural lights to wake up and air from outside instead of relying on your air conditioner, lamps, and overhead lights.

46 – Use the same towel all week; more laundry means more wasted water.

47 – Turn off the shower when you shave. It can save three gallons per minute.

48 – Have organic milk and eggs for breakfast. These foods don’t contain preservatives or pesticides.

49 – Add the Greenbook application to your Facebook; it invests in green programs and links you to people with ideas for global warming.

50 – Ask the salesperson which products contain organic ingredients – and which brands offer free products in exchange for recycling used containers.