
• Disposables. Don't use paper plates, cups or onetime utensils — even if you have a crowd in for a party.
• Cloth vs. paper towels. Consider using cloth rather than paper towels or serviettes.
• Re-use food containers. If you buy food in plastic or glass containers, don't throw away the containers. Wash them and use for storing left-overs, etc. You can even wash and re-use plastic bags.
• Compost pile. If you have a garden, how about starting a compost pile using your vegetable and fruit scraps, grass clippings, etc. Many garden books will show you how to make the frame and how to start the pile. You'll have great fertilizer and humus for your garden.
• Grow your own. Backyard gardens can be very rewarding — good food, lots of fun, lower food bills, and hidden energy savings as well.