1. Put items into recycling bins - newspaper, cans, plastics, glass, junk mail
2. Come back from grocery shopping carrying a canvas bag
3. Drive hybrids or alternative fuel vehicles
4. Turn off lights when leaving the room
5. Walk or ride a bike for errands, to school or parties; or carpool
6. Donate old household items to charities, shelters, schools etc.
7. Buy food in bulk; put food into reusable storage containers
8. Buy organic food and other products from farmers markets or health food stores.
9. Point out organic labeled products to your friends on the kitchen counter, on shelves, in the refrigerator
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10. Turn off the water when brushing teeth or scrubbing pots and pans
11. Volunteer for environmental and social causes
12. Put Kids' lunches in reusable containers and reusable lunch bags
13. Wear t-shirts with green slogans
14. Hang posters with eco messages
15. Use bamboo (a sustainable alternative to wood) bowls and cutting boards in kitchen, on the table and as decor
16. Use permanent coffee filters, not disposable ones
17. Own appliances with energy star labeling -make sure they are the true deal
18. Show off the following eco labels when applicable: USDA organic, Rainforest Alliance Certified, Fair Trade Certified, Certified Human and Green Seal to your friends
19. Use solar energy: smaller examples of solar-powered technology can include yard or patio lighting (it doesn’t have to be solar panels for the whole house or nothing)
20. dry laundry on a clothesline

1. Utilize recycling bins for white paper, mixed paper/junk mail, magazines, newspapers, bottles and cans
2. Eat with and drink from reusable kitchenware and mugs (no disposable paper, plastic, or styrofoam)
3. Carpool to work in a vehicle that gets high gas mileage or alternative fuel vehicle, or use public transportation
4. Work in offices surrounded by plants and natural lighting from windows
5. Turn off lights, computers and equipment when not in use.
6. Petition the office to upgrade to energy efficient equipment with EPA's Energy Star label
7. Donate old computer software to schools, children's organizations, nonprofits
8. Bring lunch packed in reusable containers
9. Use laptops, not desktops

* A blue or green recycling bin: to be placed in the kitchen/garage; the bin should have the recycle symbol clearly visible, with such words as cans, glass, plastic, newspaper, or junk mail
* Reusable kitchenware and mugs: do not have disposable paper, plastic, or styrofoam in the break-room
* Reusable containers: for lunches brought to work
* Alternative fuel vehicles: employ electric or hybrid cars for carpooling or use public transportation
* Plants/Natural Lighting: include in offices surrounded by plants and natural lighting from windows
* Signs: to remind office workers to turn off lights, computers and office equipment when not in use; include energy conservation notifications if possible
* Donation bins: for old computer software to schools, nonprofits, children's/women's organizations
* Hand crank paper shredders: have on desks, in mailroom
* Framed posters: include slogans that reflect the commitment of the corporation/business (e.g. giving back to the community, supporting certain causes, supporting children's organizations, etc.)
* Laptops: laptops use significantly less energy than desktops.

* Avoid using paper, plastic and styrofoam in cafeterias and use glasses, plates and silverware instead.
* Utilize recycling bins for white paper, mixed paper/junk mail, magazines, newspapers, bottles and cans
* Throw litter away in garbage cans
* Eat healthy snacks instead of using vending machines
* Take public transportation
* Be surrounded by posters, signs and bumper stickers that promote environmental organization messaging on classroom/hallway walls, backpacks, bikes, cars
* At sporting events, drink from a reusable water container, not a disposable plastic bottle

* Juice bar and bakery: versus snack/candy shop/vending machines on campus
* Public bus stops/shuttles: on or near campus
* Organic, fair trade signage: in coffee shop, include obvious signage noting "organic coffee sold here" and/or "fair trade"
* Posters, bumper stickers: environmental organization messaging on classroom/hallway walls, backpacks, bikes, cars
* Garbage cans: indoor/outdoor, recyclable and regular