Daily Green Tips 36-42 [PHOTOS]

Looking for a simple suggestion on what you can do to help the planet everyday? Come back every week and check out our daily green tips!

#36: Ship in advance.

Ship gifts in advance. This eliminates the need for rush shipments that use less eco-friendly transport like planes.

#37: Send an e-card.

Send an e-card to save paper and eliminate the environmental impact of transporting a physical card.

#38: Look for vintage jewelry.

Consider vintage jewelry. The pieces have a unique sense of history and don't use virgin metals or stones.

#39: Unplug your phone charger.

Unplug your phone charger on your way out this morning to avoid vampire energy.

#40: Donate books to your library.

Donate old books to your library.

#41: Put unwanted items on Freecycle.

Cleaning out the house? Put your unwanted item on Freecycle and not in the landfill. http://www.freecycle.org/

#42: Stock up on condiments.

Stock up on condiments instead of getting individual packets every time you order out.

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  Elaine F. 5 years ago

  I pledge.

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  Kathy R. 5 years ago

  The next time you get that soda in a styrofoam cup from a drive through save the cup. Wash it out and use it again the next time you go out, filling it up with your favorite beverage from home.

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