Hello Fab Gals!
It seems like green is the hottest trend these days, and I'm not talking about the color. Everywhere you go, someone is selling something labeled "organic," "all-natural," or "eco-friendly," and all of the hottest celebs are driving hybrids and campaigning for polar bears. It can be hard to figure out what is the real deal... and what's just the latest fad. If you're thinking of jumping on the green wagon, here are my top tips for saving the environment the easy way (no tofu or organic undies required!). - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - You probably learned the three R's in kindergarten, and it was no mistake. The best way to do your part is to reduce what ends up in the landfill. Start dividing out your papers and plastics at home, then find a local recycling center.
- BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) - When you go shopping, reduce the amount of bags you waste by bringing your own totes. There are all kinds of cute options, like the ones at Delight.com (that's where Cameron Diaz gets hers!).
- Unplug - When you're done with your electronics, don't just turn off - unplug 'em! They are still wasting energy, even if you hit the off switch. Or you can plug it all - your cell phone charger, blow dryer, etc. - into a power strip, and turn it off when you leave the room.
- The Light Switch - Switching your regular light bulbs to compact fluorescent ones can save a lot of energy over time. The curly bulbs look silly at first, but you really won't notice any difference.
- Water Works - Saving water is just as important as saving electricity. Cutting back your time in the shower by a few minutes and turning of the faucet when you're not using it has a big impact.
So there it is FGs - some easy tips for helping the environment and going green. I'm sure the polar bears will thank you for it. What have YOU done to go green, Fab Gal? Do you think this is a trend that will last? Leave a comment to let me know what you think! xoxo The Fab Gal PS - if you are a Myspace user, make sure to add me at http://www.myspace.com/thefabgal! Labels: environmentalism, fab gal, going green, recycling |
