Earth Saving Tips
September 12, 2003
We are pleased to offer an exciting new Friday feature, Earth Saving Tips. Please check back every Friday to discover simple ways that you can help protect the planet.
This week, learn how to combat the "throw away culture" of the U.S. These easy tips can help to save a lot of waste from landfills:
- Stop junk mail - Americans receive over 2 million tons of junk mail every year, of which, more than 44% is never opened or read.
To curb junk mail at your household, visit the Mail Preference Service website and fill out a simple form to be removed from junk mail lists. This will reduce your junk mail by up to 75%. You can also contact catalog stores directly and request to be removed from their mailing list. - Take reusable containers with you to restaurants - Instead of creating waste by taking out your food in disposable containers, take reusable containers with you instead. It's easy!
- Bring your own canvas bags for grocery shopping - By using your own bags, you reduce the need to produce or recycle plastic and paper bags, both energy intensive tasks. You can go even farther by reusing plastic fruit and vegetable bags.
To submit your own Earth Saving Tips, add them to the comments below for everyone to read.
