Go Green!

Found these tips on a Go Green group I joined on Facebook. I'm very happy to say I'm currently doing some or have! Some good ideas:

1. Turn off your computer at night and put it in sleep mode when not in use. Yes!
2. RECYCLE! Yes
3. Use the backs of notebook paper!
4. Bring your water bottles home to recycle instead of throwing them away at school (really-it's not that hard!) Yes
5. Turn off lights/electronics when not in use Yes
6. Open your shades! Who needs lightbulbs?
7. Open the windows! Turn down that A/C!
8. Take a shorter shower... Yes
9.We've heard it on Barney...don't let the water run when brushing your teeth! Yes
10. Skip the plastic bag at Walgreens and the receipt at the gas station
11. Ride your bike! Walk! Roller blade! YOUR MAMA GAVE YOU LEGS FOR A REASON! It's better for you anyway!
12. Recycle/reuse your plastic grocery bags Yes
13. Save the extra paper from the printer to use as scrap paper, etc when doing hw or AT LEAST RECYCLE IT Yes...at work
14. Get those "green" lightbulbs. apparently they're more energy efficient. (ask your mom!)
15. CARPOOL Did this for a year!
16. Use a reusable water bottle (stainless steel)
17. Throw on an extra sweater and turn off the heat!
18. Only wash FULL LOADS and use cold cycle
19. Unplug appliances and electronics when they are not in use!
20. Consider becoming vegetarian or at least not eating beef or cow products.
21. URGE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND POLITICIANS TO GO GREEN TOO!!!! Yes

Not really sure what #20 has to do with going green, but I am a carnivore. Sorry!