ecomii tips - Go green with fact based tips for green living and sustainability

Going Green? Take one tip and email us in the morning.

Where to start? Scared by strange terms like "energy vampires"? We understand. We were too. That's why we created ecomii Tips - the go-to place for "going green" at your own pace.

Our easy-to-digest tips provide a quick topic overview, clear "how-to" steps and some fun facts for motivation. We even help you choose the tips suited to you. Want the least invasive change? Or the greatest environmental benefit? No problem. Each tip is ranked by difficulty as well as its impact on the planet, your health and your financial savings.

So whether you want to cool down Mother Earth, clean your home without chemicals or cut costs, we'll tell you how to do it. Pick a tip and go green today!

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	Power your home with green renewable energy Clean your home without dirty chemicals Buy products with less packaging BYOB: Bring your own shopping bag Use your own water bottle Wash your dirty clothes in a cleaner machine Switch to energy-saving CFL lightbulbs Think global, buy local produce Use more durable cleaning supplies Tighten up your home and use less heat Make your toilet more efficient Drive a Hybrid Use a Shared Car Service Drive a Small Car Relax Your Driving Fly Less Frequently Purchase Carbon Offsets when Flying Switch to Solar Water Heating Install Efficient Windows Use Dimmable Lights Insulate Your Water Pipes Switch to Drip Irrigation Avoid Chemical Pesticides Line Dry Your Clothes Fix Water Leaks Install a Tankless Water Heater Use Phosphate-Free Soaps Buy a Safe Baby Bottle Use Water-based Markers Try Alternatives to Disposable Diapers Buy Natural and Organic Toys Eat Seasonal (and Local) Eat Wild Fish Try a New Fast Food: Eat Raw Reduce Food Waste Eat Less Meat Eat Organic Eat More Soy Eat More Whole Foods Maximize Your Kitchen Efficiency Shop at Your Local Farmers' Market Choose Natural Carpets Eliminate Mold in Your Home Replace Your Appliances With Energy Star Models Grow a Native Plants Garden Keep Your Thermostat under Control Use Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Paints Make Your Fireplace More Efficient Install a Water Catcher or Rain Barrel Use a Low-flow Showerhead Use Fans Instead of Air Conditioning Green Computing Squeaky Green Dishwashing Purchase 2nd Hand Clothing Reduce: Buy Less, Use Less Avoid Bleached Products Buy Organic Pet Food Buy Recycled Catch Energy Vampires Check the Ingredients of Your Personal Products Choose Green Dry Cleaning Donate or Recycle Used Electronics Filter Your Tap Water Make Your Own Compost Plant a Tree Plant an Organic Garden Properly Recycle and Dispose of CFLs Recycle Old Cell Phones Recycle Paper Products Recycle Plastic Products Recycle, Donate, or Sell Used or Unwanted Items Reduce Technology Waste Use Deodorant instead of Antiperspirant Use Earth-friendly Dishwasher Detergents Use Non-Chlorine Bleach Use Organic and Bleach-free Tampons Use Organic Linens Use Phosphate-Free Soaps Use Public Transportation Use Rechargeable Batteries Use Refillable Cosmetics Use Safe Laundry Detergents Better Laundering Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Buy from Concentrate Veg Out in Your Garden Inhabit Less Reuse: Make the Most of What You Have Stay Informed: Knowledge is Power

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