Use Reusable Bottles: Tips of the Week Using reusable bottles instead of bottled water has many advantages. On average, you can save $550 a year just by using reusable bottles! Every time you use a reusable bottle instead of disposable bottles, you are also helping the Earth. The making of plastic bottles causes a lot…
Have some “dirty” clothes that you just wore today? Well, before putting it into the laundry basket, take a look at it closely. If it looks clean, smells clean (and sounds clean!), then it’s clean! Don’t re-wash something if you can wear it again. And, if you don’t like wearing the same shirt or pants…
Many people think that a car engine takes a lot of fuel to start up, which is why they don’t shut off their engine for a short period of time. However, that’s not true. The engine on for about 10 seconds equals shutting off and turning on the engine. Therefore, shut the engine off if the period…
Turning off the tap when you don’t need it is a great way to conserve water and a great way to help the Earth. You can save up to 15 Litres of water (4 Gallons) each time you brush your teeth, if you turn off the tap! This amounts to 30 Litres a day, which…
This week’s tip is to unplug electronics when not in use. Some electronics like T.Vs use electricity as long as a power cord is plugged in, even if the device is turned off. This happens because a T.V and similar devices have a standby mode, which allows them to turn on quickly. That means that even if a device is…