Simple Tips for a Greener Household

Maybe you’re not ready to cover your house in solar panels or spend a majority of your free time gardening.  Here are some simple things you can do to reduce your carbon-trailing energy footprint: 

• Use reusable bags for groceries and other shopping.

• Use reusable boxes and bags for gifts instead of wrapping paper.

• If you have a yard, make a compost pile for yard waste and household food waste.  This material can help enrich the soil for gardens and flowerbeds in years to come.

• Use the Internet to receive and pay household bills—it’s a paper-free service.