MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST PILE

Unfortunately it’s not really an option for the 80% of Americans living in cities.

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BUY A HYBRID CARConsumers are urged to ditch the SUV in favor of a

hybrid. Problem: buying a new car is not an option for most right now.

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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLEThis is certainly no new concept. We’ve been told to recycle our glass, paper and aluminum for decades.

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REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTIONTake shorter showers and turn water off when shaving

and brushing teeth. Oh and fix that leaky faucet.Credit: wendelinxx via Flickr

Switch to CFLsCFL stands for compact fluorescent light bulb, which

sucks less energy than traditional bulbs.Credit: wizetux via Flickr

Borrow library booksPeople are encouraged to rent books, rather than buy,

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Buy a SegwayIn my favorite show ever, Arrested Development, Gob Bluth was famous for riding his segway everywhere. For short distances,

people are urged to find alternatives to driving and public transport.Credit: flickr

EAT MORE VEGGIES!Going vegetarian is the single best move for the

environment. It’s more beneficial than switching to a hybrid car or adding solar panels to your house.

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