Being sustainable does not have to be costly or difficult.
Here are 10 easy ways:
1) buy regionally and locally produced and grown products
2) purchase only in bulk
3) use paper products with high post-consumer recycled content (70+ %)
4) reduce your recycling items, reuse what you can and recycle the rest
5) turn lights on only when needed; be sure to turn them off when leaving
6) turn thermostat down (in winter)/ up (in summer) during night and off-hours
7) check for leaky taps
8) use water aerators on all kitchen and bathroom taps
9) do regular maintenance on all your equipment; set up a maintenance schedule with servicing contractors
10) When replacing equipment, choose Energy Star, CEE Tier II or high-efficiency rated equipment only
