HOW TO LIVE ENVIRONMENTLY

FREINDLY?

Start by getting rid of paper and plastic bags from your life. Try to always carry at least one reusable bag with you and it will soon be as routine as grabbing your keys when you leave your house.

Why not switch your monthly bills to e-billing? Even if you print them out at home, you'll eliminate both the postage and envelope carbon footprint

Did you know each person creates about 3 kilos of waste every single day? Before you throw anything away, read these latest facts about recycling and ask yourself if you can use it in a new way or if someone else could use it, thereby getting into the habit of recycling and reusing anything and everything you can.

Start composting at home, it's not only simple to do, but you'll get free fertilizer as a result.

If you're replacing appliances in 2010, pay a little more for the most efficient energy star models, you'll save more money in the long run.

A very cool idea to save water is to build a simple rain barrel in your back yard, to get free water for your garden and indoor plants.

When it comes to transportation, walk more, particularly if your destination is less than 30 minutes on foot. It's good for your health and the environment. But if you're in the market for a new car? Choose a green hybrid or an electric model.

There's also greening your food intake- the livestock industry is a huge greenhouse gas emitter.

What about eating organic? It's a lot better for your health and the planet. If you are on a budget you can even begin growing your own fruits, veggies, and herbs.

Try switching to all-natural cosmetics and shop at secondhand and charity shops before hitting the malls. Take it from me, I shop at second-hand and vintage store all the time, you can usually seek out some unique finds!