it's easy being green: eco-friendly ideas

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{via vintage schwinn}

{reusable sandwich bag via time out}

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{via klean kanteen}

so it's about 142 degrees here in new york and i've got the air conditioner blasting and can't seem to guzzle enough cold water.

which got me thinking about mother earth...

i always keep this handy "baggu" bag in my purse for spur-of-the-moment grocery shopping. i NEVER leave home without my klean kanteen full of filtered water. and public transportation is my best friend. so i like to think i'm eco-conscious, but there is no doubt i could be doing more.

here are just a few tips on ways to conserve during these super hot months:

* keep your curtains/blinds closed during the daytime

* leave only necessary lighting on during light hours

* switch out your old light bulbs for new compact fluorescent ones

* use cold water to wash your clothes (and only do full loads)

* hang clothes to dry

would love to get some input/ideas from all of you on ways that you cut down your carbon footprint.

oh & i'll be following this post with eco-friendly wedding ideas so stay tuned!