| Recycling ... |
| I am way too busy to recycle and besides, I don't think they do it in my town. |
| I recycle most of my plastic, paper, glass, and metal. |
| I recycle and separate all of my trash into organic and inorganic, and I compost. |
| I have very little to recycle because I buy in bulk, read the news on my computer, and always properly dispose of batteries, ink cartridges, and any other toxins. |
| Water Bottles ... |
| I only drink natural spring fresh water in individual bottles. |
| I refill my disposable plastic water bottle when I can to save a little money. |
| I use a reusable water bottle and never buy water. |
| I use a stainless steel water bottle since it is already partly recycled to begin with, can be recycled again, and is the safest, non-leaching option next to glass. |
| Clothing ... |
| I love shopping at outlets where I can get the best bang for my buck. |
| I try to buy good quality U.S. made or Fair Trade products when possible. |
| I buy organic clothing when possible to reduce pesticide and chemical use. |
| I reduce over-consumption by shopping at thrift stores, buy hemp clothing when possible, and fair trade organics and non-animal products the other times. |
| Electricity ... |
| I turn the lights off when I leave for work but leave some on at night for security. |
| I turn the lights off when I leave a room and my computer off when not in use. |
| I turn off surge protectors and use smart strips to omit idle energy, and all of my appliances are energy efficient models. |
| I generate so much electricity from renewable resources that the local electrical company buys back half of my electricity. |
| Car Use ... |
| For safety purposes I drive an SUV. |
| I carefully plan how many trips I make for my errands, and sometimes I carpool. |
| I drive a hybrid, keep my tires inflated, and I use my bike when possible. |
| I don't own a car. I use the bus or ride my bike, and I rent a car or take public transportation for long trips. |
| Flashlights ... |
| I love those throw away flashlights - the ones that are so handy at the check-out. |
| I use the small high intensity flashlights for their efficiency. |
| I use rechargeable batteries in my flashlights. |
| I don't need batteries. I have flashlights that are solar, crank or shake for power. |
| Composting ... |
| Isn't that something farmers do? |
| I compost in the good weather but I hate going out in the winter. |
| I use a bucket under the sink and when it's full, I take it outside to the compost. |
| I use the worm method of composting - very efficient and it makes fantastic soil. |
| Cleaning ... |
| There's nothing like chlorine for getting the dirt out. Whatever it takes. |
| I like the new eco disposable wipes and the micro-fiber cloths. |
| I like all the new and different green cleaning products for every job. |
| I use natural cleaning products like vinegar and baking soda for almost everything. |
| Heating ... |
| I only have one life - I refuse to be cold and besides, I can afford it. |
| I keep the house at 70 degrees and lower the thermostat at night. |
| I dress in layers in cold weather and use flannel sheets, so 66 degrees during the day and 56 degrees at night is no problem. |
| In addition, my programmable thermostat automatically lowers the temperature while we are away at work and at night, so we never forget. |
| Light Bulbs ... |
| I'm afraid of the dark so I like to leave lights on. |
| I have a few fluorescent bulbs but I don't like how they look and I'm afraid of the mercury. |
| I have compact fluorescent bulbs all over my house which save me so much money since they use 75% less electricity than regular bulbs. |
| I'm switching my CFLs to LEDs. They have no mercury, use 1/10th the electricity of regular bulbs and are expected to last up to 100,000 hours. |
| Water use ... |
| I have a well so I don't have a water problem. |
| I turn the water off when I brush my teeth and use the dishwasher/washing machine only when they are full. |
| I have water savers on all my faucets and wouldn't dream of watering my lawn. |
| In addition, I have a bucket in the shower to catch grey water to use for things like flushing the toilet or watering my plants. |
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