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March 25, 2011

What eco-friendly habits do you and your family practice?

When it comes to going green, every little bit counts. How are you and your family doing your part to save the Earth?
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fnwtk_what_eco_friendly_habits_do_you_practice.jpgWe're counting down the days until Earth Hour, which is at 8:30PM on Saturday, March 26, and we're sure that, just like last year, millions will be turning out the lights to take a stand against climate change.

But Earth Hour only happens once a year, and going green is a daily commitment. This is a lifestyle resolution many of you honor by segregating your trash, reusing household and office items, recycling, and so on. The truth is, there are so many ways to show your love for the planet! That's why we want to know what you and your family do in particular.


So FN wants to know:

What eco-friendly habits do you and your family practice?

Leave a comment to let us know!


For tips on being more eco-friendly at home and at work, check out the articles linked below:


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  • giay Mar 25 2011 @ 10:52am Report Abuse
       
    We segregate and recycle; biodegradable vs. non-biodegradables items. Minimize the use of plastic bags as much as possible, whenever necessary we re-use those supermarket green bags.
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  • ana mimi Mar 25 2011 @ 05:22pm Report Abuse
       
    I segregate garbages as much as possible and re-use plastic bags
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  • carmichael18 Mar 27 2011 @ 12:28pm Report Abuse
       
    at the end of the week, when food in the fridge were all consumed, we unplug it until we're able to do the groceries again. Unplugging our fridge every weekend, does not only help the environment, but also saved us a few hundreds on our electricity bill.
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  • betsy Mar 29 2011 @ 10:58am Report Abuse
       
    1) I bring my own shopping bag everytime. One never knows when one needs it. 2)I put a basin in every sink to catch "wash" water which I use to water the plants. 3)I bought large containers to catch rainwater. We use rain to wash clothes, water plants, and even bathe in. 4) Lights we turn on for evening watch are off at 4a.m.the next day. 5) I grow my own vegetables on compost of leaves, kitchen refuse, even used sanitary napkins (blood is rich in iron, silly) Saves me money and gives me pesticide-free vegies.
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  • Barry Greenstein Apr 08 2011 @ 01:38am Report Abuse
       
    Becoming a vegetarian and eating only organic, locally produced foods is the biggest way I believe I have helped to lower my carbon footprint, asides from being conscious to reduce, re-use and recycle. Compact fluorescent lightbulbs are another way I help to reduce energy usage.
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  • meeeow18 Apr 23 2011 @ 11:05am Report Abuse
       
    We use ecobags when doing some shopping or grocery. We also recycle, and we let the kids bring the recyclables to the junk shop, it shows them that there can be cash from trash. And we also reuse dishwater by using it for watering the garden. :)
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