We received so many great green ideas for this year's Green Issue that we couldn't fit them all in the issue, choosing 40 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day next week.
But as promised, here are the rest of the helpful and enlightening tips for greening your life and surroundings, courtesy of our Green Community readers.
"Invest some energy into your groceries! Instead of buying pre-washed/packaged/etc. fruits, vegetables and snacks, we buy the bigger (and cheaper) alternatives (i.e.: a full head of broccoli as opposed to washed and cut pieces). Then, when we get home, we wash, cut and prepare our own smaller portions into reusable containers. It saves us money and helps the environment!" –Tiffany Sanders
"Know when a convenience is excessive. Some convenience items are life-savers to me, but others are just too much (no one needs to use disposable plates with every meal just to keep from having to wash dishes!). Be aware of habits you might have that extend beyond convenience into the realm of absurdity." –TS
"For our baby shower, one of the games was an environmental Q&A. But also, our guests knowing us, two gifts came in baskets – not wrapping paper. One is now our son’s Easter basket and the other a toy bin. We also asked for used/consigned clothes and books since they grow out of them so fast!" –Jessica Respondek
"Consignment shops are excellent places to find toys, walkers, etc. for your kids at reasonable prices – especially since they usually outgrow them in less than a year." –JR
This article appears in Apr 14-20, 2010.