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Here's a few helpful Green Tips 101 KUFO would like to share with you...

Here are 10 helpful ways that can help you and the world on your quest to live a Greener lifestyle:
1. Check your commute
If it's possible maybe biking or walking to work is an option. You'll save money on gas and improve your health!
If you live too far from work that biking or walking isn't possible, maybe the Max or the Street car is an option, if not even investigate on carpools at your office

2. Reuse or buy used
Looking to redecorate? Maybe you've just moved? Look at Craigslist to track down furniture, appliances, etc instead of buy new.
When it's gift giving time, get creative! Make homemade gifts, or if that's not your style donate to a good cause.

3. Buy Local
Shop at the closest farmers market, it's generally more expensive but you can generally get a high quality product. It's saves energy by reducing fossil fuels needed to transport food across the country.

4. Compost
If you have the outdoor space, compost your food scraps and reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill. Then you can use the compost for your garden (or your neighbors garden). If you don't have the outdoor space try an indoor vermiculture (worm composting).

5. Save Energy and $$
Lowering your thermostat in the winter a couple degrees will save on your utility bill.
Wash clothes in cold wather whenever possible, if you're able to air-dry them afterwords even better!
When replacing burnt out light bulbs, replace them with low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs

6. Pass on the Bottled Water
Filter your tap water instead of drinking bottled water. Bottled water produces large amounts of container waste

7. Make your own Cleaning Supplies
Using ingredients you have in your household, such as baking soda, soap, and vinegar you can make cheap, easy, and non-toxic cleaning products that really work!

8. Keep an eye on your electronics
Recycle your cell phone.
E-waste from discarded cell phones and computers is a growing environmental problem. So keep your electronics as long as possible and dispose of them responsibly

9. Go meatless for a meal
Vegetarianism isn't for everyone, if you can handle one meatless meal you'll not only save money but the cost of meat production requires huge energy inputs and creates noxious waste problems.

10. Use the Library!
Checking out books, movies, and cds from the library instead of buying them will save you money and printing resources. 

more helpful living green tips...
Canned food and the environment
Is canned food good, evil or somewhere in between in terms of environmental impact? Here's what I've discovered.
The many uses of soy
The soybean is an amazing crop, with uses extending far beyond what you're likely familiar with. Like any "miracle" crop, it also has its down sides; mainly related to how we exploit it - sometimes soy products are by no means environmentally friendly. Learn more in this article. 
Bees and your food
Bee Colony Collapse Disorder killed off about 29 percent of the USA's bee population last year.  This crisis gets little coverage given the major threat it poses. Bee pollination of crops, something that most farmers heavily rely on, is responsible for as much as 30% of the U.S. food supply. As huge as the problem is, there's a couple of things we can do as individuals.
Dealing with Cockroaches
Much maligned and reported to be one of the few creatures that could survive a global nuclear war, the cockroach stirs up all sorts of feelings in people; most often repulsion. Pick up some earth friendly tips for dealing with the critters - and add your own! 
Castile soap
As you start investigating the world of going green, you're likely to see mention of the term castile soap quite often as a more environmentally friendly alternative to standard soaps and detergents. So what is it, why is it so good and what are its uses?
Flexitarianism
Vegan, Vegetarian, Omnivore, Carnivore - all terms you're likely familiar with, but what about a "Flexitarian"? Learn more in this article.
Environmentally responsible tires
In the USA, about 300 million tires are scrapped annually, causing a variety of environmental headaches - can tires be greener? Green Diamond Tire have been taking steps towards a more environmentally friendly tire for over a decade; and they are just starting to, ahem, gain traction.
Recycling styrofoam
Styrofoam, or more accurately, polystyrene is a common plastic product used in packaging that is leaving a terrible environmental legacy for generations to come. Learn more about polystyrene and pick up some tips on how to reduce or delay it from entering the waste stream.
Green mothers day gifts
If you observe Mothers Day, why not treat your Mom to a green gift this year? You'll not only impress her, but do Mother Nature a favor with your earth friendly giving too!
Ant deterrent tips
Ants are industrious critters and very beneficial to the environment; but at times they clash with human habitation and can become quite troublesome. Instead of reaching for insecticide there\'s other ways to deal with ants - pick up some tips in this article.
Avoiding greenwashing
It's starting to seem like every company is going green. While it's wonderful to see this sudden concern from many businesses for the environment, consumers need to be careful to avoid being greenwashed.
Noise pollution
Imagine a world without the excessive noise that humans create. Noise pollution is a very real problem, negatively affecting humans, animals and the wider environment. Some points you may not have considered about noise and simple strategies for noise reduction.
Dealing with flies
With the warmer weather around the corner in the northern hemisphere, flies in their various shapes and sizes will be soon making themselves known. Here's some tips for dealing with these annoyances - in an environmentally friendly way.
Environmental paw print
The decisions we make for our pets not only affect them, but the world around them. Here's some great tips for reducing the environmental pawprint of our animal companions.
Buying more is good
..sometimes. Rampant consumerism is the bane of most environmentalists. But there are occasions when buying in bulk is a good strategy - here's what you need to know.
Dishwashers vs hand washing
You'd probably not think of an automatic dishwasher as an environmentally friendly choice - but perhaps it is a greener way to tackle the onerous task of washing dishes by hand?
Cutting boards
Greening your life can be done in all sorts of areas and in ways large and small. This includes your choice of the humble cutting board you use in food preparation. Wood or plastic - which is best and the most environmentally friendly? Learn more in this article
Old world lessons
Many who travel to Europe are always wondering how Europeans can make it if they have to pay double for meat, gas and clothes. How? Some Old World shopping secrets you can use in the USA that will also help lessen your environmental footprint.
Mothball alternatives
I can't say I particularly like the smell left behind by mothballs - and it seems they aren't very environmentally friendly either. Learn more and pick up some tips for alternatives to mothballs.
Soap and the environment
Much of what goes down our drains winds up in the environment and potentially nasty chemicals from common soap residue are no different. There are greener ways to stay clean!