Hi! Bekah of Motherhood Moment has even more tips on how to be green, green, green! If you missed her first tips, please refer to part I. I’m going to put a few of these tips to test myself. Thanks, Bekah! 
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Adjust your thermostat for AC and heat. Use fans or the fan setting on your thermostat to circulate air so it feels cooler, and be sure to shut windows and shades. Consider getting window film to block sunlight reflection as well (it blocks the rays but you can still see through the window). Use smaller appliances, such as microwaves and toaster ovens, instead of using the oven in the summer. In the winter, wear more clothes instead of turning up the heat. Toss an extra blanket on the bed and turn the heat way down at night; use a programmable thermostat to start warming up the house when you get up. And if you’ll be gone for more than four hours, then turn the heat way down or the AC off.
If possible, carpool, walk, bus, bike, or telecommute. This saves transportation and maintenance
costs on your vehicle. It can also give you exercise, a social outlet for chatter, time to read the paper or a book, or more time at home by saving the drive time.
Use your own shopping bags. Many stores will give you a credit of 5 cents for each bag, which isn’t much, but adds up and is an easy way to prevent more plastic or paper bags from being made.
Use cloth instead of paper towels and napkins.
Make your own cleaning supplies. Nearly every cleaner in your home can be replaced by things like vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and other common (and cheap) pantry items. Recipes can be found all over with quick internet searches.
There are countless other ways to save resources and money, but these tips should help you get started making the move to a “greener” lifestyle - in more ways than one!
Bekah
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