Zero Waste Week: Day 8 (7/30/23)
Tell other people about ways to reduce waste. Organize a clothing swap or other event to exchange belongings that you no longer have use...
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Eco-Tips
Greenguide posts eco-tips for climate-change-related holidays, such as Zero Waste Week and the month of April leading up to Earth Day. .
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Jul 28, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 7 (7/29/23)
Compost food scraps (eggshells, leftover vegetables and fruit, and peelings) in your yard along with things like yard prunings and lawn...
Jul 27, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 6 (7/28/23)
Recycle old batteries, printer ink cartridges, computers, phones, tablets, and printers at participating e-waste disposal locations. The...
Jul 26, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 5 (7/27/23)
Give old clothes a new life: give them to charities, friends and neighbors, thrift stores, or people in need, sell them at yard sales, or...
Jul 25, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 4 (7/26/23)
Use paper bags instead of plastic ones. Paper bags can be composted (or recycled) and make excellent sources of heavy paper (and cat toys!).
Jul 24, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 3 (7/25/23)
Don't use straws, which are plastic, when you have the choice not to (for instance, in a cafeteria). Simply drink from an open cup or...
Jul 23, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 2 (7/24/23)
Get drinks in cans, which can be recycled, instead of drinks in bottles, which sometimes can be recycled and sometimes can't....
Jul 22, 2023
Zero Waste Week: Day 1 (7/23/23)
Use bars of soap instead of soap in bottles. Additionally, if you can find shampoo bars, try using them instead of bottled shampoo. Using...
Apr 21, 2023
Day 22 | Spread the Word
Tell everyone you know about Earth Day, climate change, and what you can do to help. (Bonus points if you show them Greenguide's...
Apr 20, 2023
Day 21 | Every Day is Earth Day
Doing things to reduce carbon emissions only work if you keep doing them. As a yearly goal, pick one of our tips or an issue you're...
Apr 19, 2023
Day 20 | Consider Solar Panels
If you have the money, try fitting solar panels to your roof. Some states may incentivize you for doing it. Solar panels still work on...
Apr 18, 2023
Day 19 | Make Some Noise
Climate change is something everyone should be aware of. Tell people in your community about it, and also consider emailing, writing, or...
Apr 17, 2023
Day 18 | Compost Food Waste
Food waste in landfills causes 8-10% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Compost your food scraps. In some places, you can put food...
Apr 16, 2023
Day 17 | Use Thrift and Resale Stores
Thrift and resale stores allow you to buy something that you've never had before without a new thing being produced because someone has...
Apr 15, 2023
Day 16 | Support your Community
Supporting the local economy doesn't just allow money to circulate in your community; it also reduces the number of miles goods travel....
Apr 14, 2023
Day 15 | Recycle Old Stuff
Mattresses, outdated computers, and spray cans: they can all be recycled, just with proper care. Look for recycling events in your area;...
Apr 13, 2023
Day 14 | Give Consciously
Giving someone a present of something eco-friendly, such as a bamboo straw, can be a nice way to promote sustainability, but be careful...
Apr 12, 2023
Day 13 | Line-Dry Your Clothes
If it's warm out, dry your laundry on a clothesline or movable clothes rack. If it's raining or about to rain, or cold, you can string up...
Apr 11, 2023
Day 12 | Eat Less Meat
The way we raise animals meat is not very eco-friendly. In order to raise a pound of beef, it takes about 1,800 gallons of water; the...
Apr 10, 2023
Day 11 | Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
Making your own cleaning supplies reduces plastic and frees you from using possibly toxic chemicals to clean your home. All you need for...
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