Living Green

Tips on Living Green

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Here are our favorite tips to live cleaner and help keep our community and our planet healthy.Think globally; act locally!

Use 1/2 cup of vinegar in your rinse cycle instead of fabric softener

Use more eco-friendly detergents. Look for labels that indicate a product is readily biodegradable and phosphate-free, and made from plant

and vegetable-based ingredients

Do not use mothballs, use lavender in your closets instead

Find a friend or co-worker to carpool with

Ride your bike or walk

Use public transportation. Consider using RTA's Park and Ride Program

Purchase items in bulk, or plan out your meals ahead of time and go grocery shopping only once per week

Park under a tree or garage so that your car doesn't heat up too much, reducing the need for excess air conditioning

Do not store too many items in your trunk, the excess weight may require more gas

Keep tires properly inflated

Do not paint a baby’s room right before the due-date. Renovate the room early so that it has enough time to off gas before the space is occupied. Use low or no-VOC paint
Install appliances that have the Energy Star Label
Install plumbing fixtures that have the WaterSense Label
Use wood products that are Forest Stewardship Council (FCS) Certified
Purchase local materials
Purchase materials that contain post or pre-consumer recycled materials

Do not use chemical air fresheners. Most are made from a number of toxic chemicals. Instead, make your own. One way to do it is to soak fresh lavender in vodka. Strain out the lavender and put the liquid in a spray bottle. You can also use spices, fruits, etc.
If you are painting/staining in your home, use a no or low-VOC product. Most manufactures offer these types of products, so make sure to look at the label before you purchase
Open windows when weather permits to "air out" your home