Here are ten simple ways that homeowners today can turn their houses into eco-friendly ones without having to do much at all.

1. Wash your clothes in cold water and then hang them up to dry instead of using the dryer.  And be sure to always have full loads when putting on a cycle.
2. Turn off your appliances when you’re not using them and remember to lower your thermostat in the winter and raise it in the summer so that your heating and cooling costs aren’t too high.
3. Instead of buying bottled water, buy a filter to purify the water from your tap and take a reusable water bottle to work.  And when buying your morning coffee, have them fill up your own thermos.
4. Take shorter showers and use a low-flow showerhead.
5. Buy products in bulk and then transfer them into your own reusable containers so that you’re not always buying individual packages.
6. Bring your own bags to the grocery store instead of buying plastic or paper ones each time.
7. Use both sides of paper when taking notes or printing from your computer.
8. Buy rechargeable batteries.
9. Turn off the lights every time you leave a room.
10. Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins.

And if you’re looking for eco-friendly tips for meal making, why not grow your own vegetables and herbs?  Shop At Sullivan is now offering special Spring Salad and Herbs of Tuscany kits that you can grow in your own garden within 3 to 6 days!

Source:  Global Stewards, Worldwatch Institute