Aimie:
Bag Nation:
Sturdy, reusable totes for groceries are a must, but so is a versatile, take-every where bag for errands and impulse buys on the way home that folds up to a couple inches square and can live in your purse, glove compartment, or coat pocket. Practice saying, "I've got my own bag, thanks."
www.reusablebags.com--a great selection of lightweight but sturdy nylon totes.
www.chicobag.com--offers the bags as fundraising items for schools, sports teams, and other not-for-profit groups.
On Tap:
Drinking tap water is so much better for the planet that buying bottled. Start with a visit to www.ewg.org/tapwater to see how your state's water rates and learn about possible contaminants, then buy a filtration system accordingly. If your water gets good marks, and your biggest concern is the omnipresent chlorine (added to keep the water from picking up contaminants), try filling a pitcher and letting it sit, uncovered, on the counter overnight. The chlorine will evaporate--and later, when you stash it in the fridge, a (covered) pitcher of water saves energy by helping to regulate the temperature.
Leave no Trace:
When you use the ATM, decline a receipt. Keep track of your bank balance online instead. Every bit of paper saved (along with the chemicals used to bleach it) makes a difference, especially when you think of how many receipts you could rack up over time.
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