| When a person chooses to be eco-friendly, they're | | | | Be sure you find leakages of heat, air and moisture |
| not only choosing a healthy lifestyle but following a | | | | around your windows and doors; seal it if you find |
| very popular trend. While many people are | | | | anything. |
| redesigning homes to include solar paneled rooftops | | | | When you go grocery shopping, take along with you |
| or purchasing a hybrid vehicle, you don't have to do | | | | the reusable grocery bags; this is, by far, the easiest |
| either one of these things to make your impact on | | | | way to live eco-friendly. |
| the world. If you're a college student, you're liable to | | | | Avoid using any kind of aerosol product. If you want |
| be on a limited budget but even that budget can still | | | | your home to smell nice, consider fresh cut flowers |
| be eco-friendly, which will end up saving you cash and | | | | or lavender. |
| make your impact on the planet. | | | | Use Your Car Sparingly |
| Eco-Friendlier Eating | | | | When you live in the college campus, you really have |
| When you're a college student, chances are you don't | | | | no reason to drive from class to class. You may not |
| like washing dishes. However, you can start your | | | | realize it but for every gallon of gas you use, you |
| eco-friendly lifestyle by using reusable plates, cups | | | | sent out 25.3 pounds of carbon emissions, which is, |
| and silverware. Remember that disposable plates, | | | | along with nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbons, causing |
| cups and silverware will end up in the landfill and you | | | | major damage to the ozone layer. |
| just end up throwing away money to purchase more | | | | If you're looking to keep pollution down, the safest |
| of these. Find kitchenware products that you can | | | | bet is to ride your bike or walk. Don't forget that |
| reuse. | | | | you're not only helping the environment but you're |
| You're bound to get hungry during the day so pack | | | | helping yourself by getting exercise. When you're |
| yourself a lunch that can be free of garbage. | | | | walking home, consider using that reusable bag from |
| Whatever you do, forgo the plastic bags. Instead, | | | | lunch to pick up one or more piece of garbage. Don't |
| use reusable containers and make organic cotton | | | | fret about the germs, as the majority of these bags |
| bags your choice for lunch bags. | | | | can be cleaned. |
| If you're in a fraternity or sorority, make a pledge | | | | The majority of universities are offering students a |
| and campaign for a eco-friendly house. Make | | | | public bus service so that they can get to class and |
| suggestions to the school that can help the Greek | | | | back home again; some universities are using |
| houses run more efficiently and be cost-effective | | | | bio-diesel fuel or pollution-free hydrogen power. |
| when it comes to heating, electricity and water. | | | | Look around at bulletin boards, local coffee shops, |
| When You Live On Your Own | | | | dorms, campus buildings and any other place that |
| When you decide to move away from the residence | | | | college-aged kids hang out to find advertisements for |
| halls, you're going to be responsible for many bills | | | | carpool rides. If traveling for a long distance, use |
| including the electric bill. However, if you live green, | | | | buses or trains since they can offer students |
| you can make a strong impact on that bill. | | | | advantage cards and frequent traveler discount |
| You're liable not to have many energy efficient | | | | cards. |
| appliances; ones that come installed with energy | | | | There's no reason to spend money when trying to |
| saver settings. Thus, you'll need to be a bit thrifty. If | | | | live eco-friendly. A few lifestyle changes can go a |
| you have a dishwasher, you'll need to run it when it's | | | | long way when it comes to saving the environment. |
| entirely full. Only wash clothes when you have a full | | | | Bear in mind that everything you do now and in the |
| load. | | | | future will have an effect on the Earth, positively and |
| Always ensure that the door to the refrigerator is | | | | negatively. |
| shut and using energy saving settings. | | | | |