Go green 1 Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. Up to 85% of energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating water! 2 Hang clothes on a drying rack or clothesline instead of using a tumble dryer. 3 Take shorter showers. 4 Form a carpool, walk or cycle to work instead of driving 5 If you live far from work, move closer or consider telecommuniting. 6 Have at least one meat-free meal a week to help reduce environmental costs. 7 Use a water filter or fill an aluminium flask with water if you’re on the move instead of buying bottled water. 8 Plan to do your errands in one go to save petrol. 9 Make your own non-toxic cleaning products using baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, and soap. 10 Turn off your computer at night. 11 Unplug unused chargers and appliances. 12 Re-use scrap pieces of paper and print on boths sides. 13 Buy and wear clothes that don’t need to be dry - cleaned. This cuts down on toxic chemical use. 14 Watch The 11th Hour with Leonardo Dicaprio for inspiration on recycling and going green. 15 Buy a new houseplant for the home or office to help reduce indoor pollution.
