Green Goes Simple

Get Going!

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 MDT

Drive off as soon as you start your car’s engine. Modern engines don't need much time to warm up, so idling creates unnecessary pollution and mechanical wear.

Every Flush Counts

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MDT

An estimated 30 percent of household water usage is flushed down the toilet. If your toilet is more than 30 years old, upgrading to a low-consumption toilet can save you up to 4 gallons per flush.

Draw at Dusk

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 MDT

As the days get chillier, closing your curtains at dusk will stop heat from escaping through windows.

The Silent Seeper

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MDT

To check for leaky toilets, add enough food coloring to your toilet tank to really brighten the water. After 30 minutes, check if any of the dye has leaked into the bowl.

One Person's Junk ...

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 MDT

When cleaning house, hold a yard sale or donate old items to a secondhand shop. You'll be surprised how valuable your junk is to someone else.

Think Before You Print

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST

Do you really need a hard copy? Use both sides of the paper if you do and add a “Think before you print” footer to your emails.

Crafty Wrapping

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST

Use up scraps of material from curtains, dressmaking or unwanted clothes to make beautiful personalized gift bags. Your gifts will look unique and you’ll save bags of cash!

Bulk Up

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST

Buying nonperishable items in bulk is a great way of cutting down on unnecessary packaging.

Go Vintage?

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 00:00:00 MST

Check out some local used clothing stores to find vintage fashions. It’s a great way to reuse, it cuts out carbon emissions made by making new clothes -- and it’s unique!

Thirsty Work

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 MST

If you have a watercooler at work, use a glass to fill up instead of using paper or plastic cups from the dispenser.