- Start a compost pile. Kitchen scraps make great fertilizer!
- Recycle all you can. Check with your local solid waste department to see if they’ve expanded the list of materials you can recycle.
- If you don’t have space for a garden, try container gardening in 5-gallon buckets. Plants are easy to maintain and water this way.
- Patronize farmers’ markets.
- Take regular walks. Get an idea of the subtle changes that each season brings.
- Keep the shades closed on warm days and open them up on cool days.
- Set aside a few dollars each week and donate your savings to your favorite environmental group.
- Look for yard sales, thrift shops, and antique stores for household goods and clothing instead of buying new. You can frequently find unique items at bargain prices.
- Think twice about buying disposable products. They aren’t really disposable; trash has to go somewhere. If you must use disposables, opt for paper products that break down more quickly.
- Create different types of habitat in your yard. If you have too much lawn, consider planting a garden. You won’t have to maintain it as much and it’s great for small mammals and birds.