A Green Christmas

It's hard to remember to be environmentally friendly with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner. I know many ideas on how to save the Earth probably aren't at the top of everyone's to-do lists. If your in college you're focusing on exams and probably just lounging around over break. 

If you're a mom, well then you've already got a million things to do during the winter season and from experience with my own mother she is terribly busy around this time and going green is probably the last thing she's thinking about.

And... if you don't fit in one of those categories than I'm sure you fall into this one. EVERYONE IS BUSY. WE ARE ALL BUSY. 

BUT....

I am going to give you some quick, easy tips on how you can have a Green Winter Season. Going green isn't just planting a tree in the summer, or turning off your air conditioning... but it needs to happen year round for us to make an impact. So with Winter approaching, here's what you can do to help!

1.) Check your doors and windows to make sure they're sealed properly. Sure, this sounds like a no brainer to most of us, but the fact of the matter is cold air could be leaking in causing you to put your heat on higher. The simple task of checking these areas can save you a lot of money!

2.) Still use other methods of transportation! You can still go green in the winter. Put treads on your bike...ride with others to work... walk! All you need to do is make sure you're bundled up before you leave the house.

3.) Use non-toxic salts and de-ice products on your driveways. This is extremely easy to forget and it is something that can make a huge difference!

4.) Take advantage of the weather! Go for a family hike, and if there's snow go sledding! This not only burns away Christmas calories, but also doesn't hurt the environment!

5.) My last tip for you is to bundle up. Put on a sweatshirt before you decide to crank up the heat. Put on more layers before you touch that dial, and I promise you will see your utility bill decrease dramatically.

Okay, so there's a simple list of things you can do as the weather is getting colder. Remember going green is a year round activity and although we are all very busy this list is short and easy! So come on, everyone! Let's have a GREEN Christmas!

gg573 love,

Chelsea