Earth Day Tips and Gifts

With Earth Day just around the corner, many people may be wondering what they can do to “go green.” With just a few simple adjustments to everyday life, there are ways to start living a more sustainable lifestyle.

The World Watch Institute has compiled a list of easy tips to go green this Earth Day. These tips combined with some Eco-friendly products from the Foundary, is a perfect way to kick-off a “greener” way of life. Below are the tips from The World Watch Institute as well as “Earth Day” items available on the Foundary – top home and lifestyle flash sale site offering up to 60 percent off retail prices.

1. Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.

2. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.

3. Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.

4. Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.

5. Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy

6. Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.

7. When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.  The Foundary has eco-friendly finds for Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Slipper Boots,Dispenser with Eco-Friendly Bamboo, Earth Pan – Eco-Friendly Cookware

8. Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!). More Eco- Friendly Finds from  the Foundary : Recycled Wine Bottle Vase, Storage Cubes from 99% Recycled Materials, Wall Planter made from 100% recycled materials

 

9. The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.

10. Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity