Happy Earth Day | 80 Ways To Help The Environment

1. Walk or bike instead of drive!
2. Carpool with your friends/co-workers
3. Use public transportation and take the bus
4. Consider trading in for an eco-friendly car
5. Better driving = Better care of your car
6. Make sure your tires are properly inflated.
7. Avoid traffic using apps to find alternative routes
8. Keep your car well maintained and running efficiently
9. Try booking flights that are nonstop
10. Take shorter showers
11. Consider taking colder shower rather than hot
12. Install a low flow shower head
13. Fix leaky faucets and drains
14. Thicker curtains can help maintain indoor temperatures
15. Turn off the facuet while your brushing your teeth
16. Switch to LED light bulbs
17. Use rechargeable batteries
18. Make sure your home is well insulated
19. Minimize use of fireplaces or wood stoves
20. Add solar panels to your roof for a clean energy source!
21. Don't put hot/warm foods in the fridge, it makes the fridge work harder to cool down the food
22. Buy energy efficient appliances
23. Wash clothes in cold water
24. Hang dry your laundry
25. Install a programmable thermostat
26. Use dryer balls instead of dryer sheets (last longer and reusable)
27. Keep your thermostat at a reasonable temperature during the seasons
28. Turn off thermostat when you're not home or leaving on vacation
29. During the summer, open your windows at night to cool down the house (if applicable)
30. During the winter, keep your thermostat lower and throw on blankets and sweaters
31. Water your lawn less or spot water dry spots
32. Unplug electronics your not using (including cell phone chargers)
33. Turn off lights after you leave a room
34. Plant your own garden
35. Plant a tree
36. Eat local produce rather than store bought produce
37. Don't buy plastic water bottles
38. Filter your own water!
39. Use your own mug/tumbler for your morning coffee
40. If you have a Keurig, try a reusable K cup!
41. Buy a refillable and reusable water bottle
42. Make your own DIY laundry detergent or cleaning products
43. Use bars of soap instead of liquid soap in plastic containers
44. Take your own bags to the grocery store
45. Use real towels instead of paper towels
46. Buy food in bulk! Saves money and less plastic packaging
47. Only buy groceries that you need, make a meal plan!
48. Food that is in season is cheaper
49. Consider storing food in glass containers rather than plastic bags
50. Donate excess food
51. Buy local and ethically sourced honey
52. Make your own Popsicles during the summer
53. Use silicone baking cups instead of paper baking cups
54. Cut out more beef
55. Compost your food waste
56. Embrace a minimalist lifestyle
57. Don't buy "fast fashion" 
58. Buy better quality clothing that is more durable and will last you longer
59. Trying buying clothing from a 2nd hand store or thrift store
60. Ladies, give the menstrual cup a try rather than tampons/pads
61. If you have a baby, try fabric diapers!
62. Recycle as much as possible
63. Participate in low energy activities like hiking, swimming, kayaking, etc...
64. Fix as much as you can instead of buying new
65. Choose green hotels
66. Choose green restaurants
67. Buy a crank-style rechargeable flashlight
68. Turn off your computer when you're not using it
69. Consider computer files rather than hard copies
70. If you need to print something, consider printing double-sided
71. At work, consider installing occupancy sensors
72. Utilize chat services (Skype, FaceTime, etc...) to reduce work related travel
73. Bring a homemade lunch instead of buying lunch
74. Go try the library for a new read, instead of buying books
75. Laptops can use less energy than a desktop
76. Direct deposit your paychecks
77. Set up automatic bill payments online
78. Support companies and organizations committed to renewable energy
79. Get involved with your community and government on climate change and environmentally  friendly lifestyles.
80. Attend events that support the environment and creating renewable energy sources