It only takes a little effort to go a long way.
  Here are a ten tips for green living.
- When you're in the market for a new computer, consider a laptop.
  It saves space, goes anywhere and uses five time less energy than a desktop model.
- Instead of sending old rugs to the landfill, check with your local animal shelters to see if they can use them.
Old towels, blankets, and sheets are also appreciated.
- Buy shade grown coffee.
  It's grown naturally right under the rain forest canopy, preserving forests from clear-cutting and leaving more tree to absorb CO2.
  - Start a program where you buy in bulk and share the extras with friends and family.
   All participants will save money, and reduce packaging and gas costs.
- Take your own reusable coffee mug each time you go get coffee.
  Think of all the paper cups you will prevent from ending up in the landfills.
- The power of one:  If every U.
S.
home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star bulb, we would save enough energy to light 3 million home for a year.
- Volunteer for a local conservation organization.
  Volunteers really do make a difference.
  The place you are in needs you today.
- Washing Clothes in cold water eliminates 2 pounds of CO2 per load.
  Also, wash clothes less frequently - only when they really need it.
- Wrap your water heater in a insulated blanket and you will eliminate 1,000 pounds of CO2 a year.
  Eliminate another 550 pounds by lowering the thermostat to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- During sunny months use a clothesline.
  Line-drying makes your clothes smell fresh and clean, and you can prevent 600 pounds of CO2 over six months.