Around the Home Thursday

Need some more "green" ideas?  Here are some things to think about...

--Only run the dishwasher when completely full.  This is getting harder as the family gets bigger.

--Adopt a highway, stream, etc.

--Buy things with less packaging.  Examples: bulk spices, no prepackaged raisins, etc.

--Donate slightly used, unwanted items.

--Compost!

--Eliminate the words "paper plates" and "paper cups" from your vocabulary.

--Eliminate hidden energy suckers like the space around your door or an inefficient water heater.

--Keep your freezer as full as possible.  It will run more efficiently.

--Use the back of printer paper as scratch paper.

--Use recyclable batteries.