Top Tips

1. Vote with your dollars. Buy products made with no toxic chemical by reputable companies with sustainable business operation and ethical labor standards.
2. Buy local products.  Support the local economy and reduce the environmental and financial costs of transportation.
3. Eat right. Don’t save money at the expense of your health. Look out for chemicals and pesticides in food and other everyday items.

Easiest to do

1. Recycle. We cannot keep burying our trash.
2. Replace incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent ones. New types have the same color as incandescent.
3. Drive less. Use public transport, your bike, or your legs at least two times per week.  

Contents

Food

Cleaning Products

Appliances and Electronics

Home Furnishings

Personal Care

Clothing

Transportation and Travel

Green Homes

Plant and Garden Care

School and Office Supplies

Holidays and Recreation

For more information refer to the Green Guide: the complete reference for consuming wisely. National Geographic (2008).