I really do practice what I preach...if we all lived simpler not only would life be a bit easier, but our earth would be healthier. 

• Use cloth/canvas bags for groceries (not only is good for the environment, but you don't have to deal with all those annoying plastic bags everywhere!)
• When only purchasing a couple items say "No Thank You" to the plastic bag
• Wash clothes in cold water
• Line dry clothing (lots of great products on the market to make this neat and easy)
• Use non-toxic cleaning products.  (I use these in all client's homes) 
  -Did you know  if we all switched to using 1 container of natural laundry detergent we would save enough petroleum that could heat/cool 13,000 homes for 1 year? 
• Switch to Energy Saving Bulbs.  They cost a little bit more, but last forever and consume less energy.
• Say "no, thank you" to ATM receipts.
  -Did you know that receipts from 8 billion ATM transactions a year are one the biggest sources of litter on our planet? By saying no, it could save a roll of paper more than 2 billion feet long-enough to circle the equator more than 15 times!
  
• Use real plates and silverware.  Not only will you help the earth, but you won't have to deal with storing the party supplies.
•  Use a  reusable water bottle (Nalgene brand is great-super durable, leak proof, dishwasher and freezer safe)  
  -Did you know each day in the U.S. more than 60 million plastic water bottles are thrown away?
• Cancel catalog/magazine subscriptions.  You can look at Pottery Barn and such online!  I'm always emailing links to clients for product ideas.
• Remove your name from the junk mail lists.
• Donate clothing, shoes, accessories, household items and furniture to Goodwill, St. Vincent DePaul, Womens' Resource Center, Faith Centre, Youth Services Bureau, Habitat for Humanity, Centre Peace, etc.  There is also a Centre County Freecycle group at Yahoo Groups.

• Do you need it or do you want it?
• How and when will you use it?
• Do you have a specific place in your home for the item?  If not call Room to Breathe to help get organized once and for all!
• Can you pay cash for the item? (if you need to use a credit card, you can't afford it!)

There's much more we could all be doing, but this is just a start.  I hope you will join me as I do my part and continue to work towards going green.  We owe it to ourselves!