Walk the Talk

So what can you do
to protect the natural world? 

Go green by:
  • Use a clothesline (or air dry clothes) instead of a dryer.
  • Replace burned out incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents.
  • Support local farmers by purchasing locally grown produce in season, organic if possible.
  • Properly inflate car tires for better gas mileage.
  • Compost kitchen scraps.
  • Turn your thermostat down in the winter; use a programmable thermostat.
  • Use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
  • Use a refillable water bottle.
  • Don’t print email messages.
  • Help CNC build its new, sustainable home.
Other ways to be greener:
  • Use low or zero VOC (volatile organic chemicals) finishes and paints.
  • Take shorter showers.
  • Use rechargeable batteries.
  • Use cloth shopping bags instead of plastic grocery store bags.
  • Donate unwanted used items to charity organizations, social services or churches.
  • Use Energy Star appliances and light bulbs.

  • America Recycles Day - Sponsored by the National Recycling Coalition on November 15  
  • Catalog Choice - Eliminate unwanted catalogs you receive. Simplify your life and save natural resources.

  • Consumer’s Energy Green Generation Program - Sign up to support green energy initiatives.

  • Freecycle is a movement of people keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Midland page

  • Green Living Online - Green products for your home and garden.

  • Institute for Solar Living - Learn the latest about solar power and energy alternatives.

  • National Geographic Society - “The Green Guide” is an online magazine featuring green living tips, product reviews, and environmental health news.

  • Natural Resources Defense Council - Articles from “OnEarth” magazine offers tips on making environmental choices in your daily life.
  • NBC Universal: “Green is Universal” - A major television studio encourages everyone to “go green” in November 2007.
  • One Billion Bulbs - This group has a mission to educate people about the environmental and economic benefits of replacing standard incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs.  
  • On the House - Going green at home
  • Reusable Bags - “BYOB” – Bring your own bag when you go shopping.
  • Sierra Club - On “The Green Life” page you can Sign up for an email newsletter to get a green tip every day.
  • Suite 101 - Informative articles, how-tos, commentaries and resources for green, healthy and sustainable living.  
  • TreeHugger - the leading media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, we strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information
  • Worldchanging - An online publication covering tools, models, and ideas for building a better future. (Book also available.)

Environmentally friendly (to both the earth and humans) cleaning products and other household items:

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day makes honest, hardworking cleaners that work like the dickens on dirt. Remember, keeping clean is easy. All you need is a sensible pair of shoes, a little elbow grease, and the right soap.
Seventh Generation is committed to becoming the world's most trusted brand of authentic, safe, and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home.
Method Home care products that people don't have to hide under their sinks, made without nasty toxic ingredients.