10 Cool Ways to "Go Green"

1. Grow your own grub: Food from your own garden not only tastes far better, it also saves you a trip to the grocery store. Get the kids involved. I haven't met a kid yet that doesn't like to get their knees dirty. Also it gives you and them something to look forward to at the end of the day and see what's popping up!

2. Have a BBQ: Buy a charcoal chimney starter. These not only eliminate the need for lighter fluid, they also give you a way to use up all of that unwanted newspaper that you have lying around.

3. Take a kid fishing: This promotes environmental awareness . Educates them on animal habitat, and gives them an appreciation for the great outdoors.

4. Spend some Green: Investing in "Green" companies has a twofold advantage. You are increasing your personal wealth, while at the same time reducing harm to the environment.

5. Green your diet: Improve your health by making your own meal at home. This cuts down on the processed foods your consuming, as well as reduces your carbon footprint.

6. Composting: Black gold! Composting is a great way to feed that brand new vegetable garden of yours, and it reduces the amount of waste that you send to the landfill.

7. Plant a tree: Planting a tree is one of the best and simplest ways to improve the environment. It spruces up the neighborhood, decreases surface temperature, improves air quality, reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and reduces green house gases. Need I say more?

8. Green your home: When you go shopping look for environmentally friendly products. This is also the best time to take advantage of federal tax incentives when renovating your home with energy saving windows and doors, better insulation etc.

9. Bike to work: Most Americans live within 5 miles of their workplace. Biking to work makes you look better, feel better and is far better for our environment.

10. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Lessen the amount your using, extend the life of what you are using, and recycle it when you are done with it!