Use a cup of water when brushing your teeth instead of running the tap to conserve water

1. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Use a cup of water when brushing your teeth instead of running the tap to conserve water Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Water house plants and outdoor plants using water from the dehumidifier or rain barrel when ever possible. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

3. Start a patio or pot garden for fresh tomatoes, peppers or herbs. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

4. Include clean air plants in your house to remove toxins, increase oxygen levels and provide colour to a room. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Use a power bar to connect all electronic equipment in one room and then flip the switch off to eliminate “phantom power” Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY In the spring and fall when nights are cooler, open your windows to exchange air and cool the house without using the air conditioner. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

7. Use a ceiling fan to recirculate air instead of the air conditioner. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

8. Blinds on windows are good at keeping heat out in the summer and heat inside in the winter. (Especially thermal ones!) ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Turn the thermostat up a few degrees in the summer and down a few degrees in the winter to help save on heating and cooling costs. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Install motion sensors on your lights or turn the lights off in a room if you leave. (Even if you will be going back in just a minute) Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

11. Buy materials, products and groceries in bulk or that have less packaging wherever possible. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

12. Reuse shopping bags or purchase reusable bags from the store to carry everything. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

13. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Bring compost home instead of throwing it out at school. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

14. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Use containers instead of plastic wrap or bags to bring your lunch to school. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

15. Open the windows in your car instead of using the air conditioner. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

16. Recycle refuse where ever possible and use garbage cans regularly to dispose of waste on the go. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Organize a garbage cleanup in your neighbourhood. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Drink water from the fountain or invest in a reusable water bottle instead of purchasing disposable plastic water bottles Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

19. Carpool to and from school, work, family functions etc. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

20. Bike, walk or take the bus where ever possible. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

21. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Do your homework during the day time in a naturally lit room so you don’t need to turn on the lights. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

22. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Time your showers to less than 5 minutes. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

23. Make your meals at home (including lunches for school) instead of eating out. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

24. Create something ingenious with your recyclable materials. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

25. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Bring old clothes, toys etc. to GoodWill or have a garage sale to eliminate clutter. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

26. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Use natural cleaning supplies (vinegar, baking soda, water etc.) or buy biodegradable cleansers and soaps. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

27. Write and print on both sides of the paper (and ask your teachers for permission to do the same on assignments and tasks). ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

28. Plant a tree every year in your own yard or donate one to your local community. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

29. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Use the dishwasher, clothes dryer, etc. at night and use the low/cool temperature settings where ever possible. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

30. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Hang clothes out to dry or air out instead of using the clothes dryer. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

31. Keep up with your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

32. Change/clean the air filter on the furnace regularly. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

33. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Remove lint from the dryer trap every time you dry a new load. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

34. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Change to compact fluorescent bulbs or replace them as the incandescent bulbs burn out. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

35. Adjust the thermostat when you are away (school, work, night) or use a programmable one to adjust the temperature automatically. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

36. Buy locally grown products and produce so they don’t have to travel as far. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

37. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Install an aerator on your faucet and low flowing showerheads in your home. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

38. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Do not leave the water running down the drain while you are washing dishes. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

39. Store a pitcher of drinking water in the fridge so you don’t have to wait for the water from the faucet to turn cold. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

40. Use cloth rags from old clothes for cleaning. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

41. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY If you have older windows/doors recaulk them and/or install new weatherstripping. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

42. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Avoid single use items where ever possible. If you must use them, choose paper alternatives (cups, plates etc.) or ones with a recyling symbol on them. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

43. Use a bathroom exhaust fan with a timer or open a window to ventilate moisture from your home. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

44. Don’t let your car, lawn mower etc. run idle. Turn off in between periods of use. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

45. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Use a push mower. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

46. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Combine errands to make car trips count. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

47. Car tires should be kept at the correct pressure to reduce gas usage, unnecessary auto exhaust, and wear and tear on the tires. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

48. Use the back of pages printed with errors as scrap paper for grocery lists or notepads. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

49. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Purchase school supplies that are made from recyclable materials. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.

50. ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE DAY Borrow books and movies from the library or your friends instead of purchasing them yourself. If you have purchased books you no longer read consider donating them to a local library. Clipart modified from Microsoft Corp.