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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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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Mattresses, outdated computers, and spray cans: they can all be recycled, just with proper care.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...
Apr 9, 2023
Day 10 | Use Slower Shipping
As discussed in yesterday's post, airplanes are atrocious causes of climate change. If you don't have to rush to send someone something,...
Apr 8, 2023
Day 9 | Fly Less
Airplanes are not very eco-friendly at all, less so than cars. They emit 3.15 grams of CO2 for every gram of fuel they use. Consider...
Apr 7, 2023
Day 8 | Plant Native Plants
This garden season, consider planting plants native to your area instead of exotic plants that come from somewhere else. They use less...
Apr 6, 2023
Day 7 | Check Your Faucets
Check your faucets and showers for drips and leaks. If you can't fix them or get them fixed right away, put a container under the faucets...
Apr 5, 2023
Day 6 | Use Heating and Air Conditioning Less
Save energy by using less air conditioning and heating. When you're cold, put on a sweater before you turn up the heat. In winter, let...
Apr 4, 2023
Day 5 | Give Items New Lives
Make a challenge not to throw anything in the trash for a day or a week. Get creative! Turn plastic bottles into planters, use scraps of...
Apr 3, 2023
Day 4 | Choose Alternatives to Plastic
The next time you throw away a plastic object, think of a not-plastic alternative you could use instead. If you drink bottled water,...
Apr 2, 2023
Day 3 | Use Cars Less
Cars that run on gasoline or diesel emit greenhouse gases. A typical vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon each year. Walk or...
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