[ on attempts at green living ]

A while back (in November), I compiled a list of ways I was attempting to live my life as greenly as possible. I still am making attempts, and thought it was about time for an update.

What I Do To Live Green:

• I have CF bulbs in all of my lights
• I moved to a much smaller apartment: I use less electricity, water, etc.
• I've started bringing bags everywhere I shop, or refusing bags when I can easily carry what I've purchased
  
• I try to take short, quick showers
• I open my blinds instead of turning on lights
• I'm still a vegetarian, with the exception of seafood
• I still rarely eat out
• I still never use plastic utensils or paper plates
• My air conditioning is at a comfortable 85 degrees, which is quite cool compared to the three-digit weather we've been having for weeks already
• I make sure to turn the a/c off when I'm not at home or when I just don't feel like I need it
• I not only turn off my computer when not home, but flip the switch on the entire surge protector -- vampire electricity is a bitch
• I also unplug my television and dvd player when I'm not using it, as well as any and all chargers
• I now ride my bike to work, as it's only a half-mile away -- I can now go days without getting in my car
• I dry almost all of my clothing on a drying rack, and those that I don't, I dry on the Energy Preferred setting on my dryer

What I Am Hoping To Do To Live Green:

• Get a basket or one of those towing-thingies for my bike so I can take it to the market instead of my car
• Take advantage of the farmer's market I've discovered that is only a few blocks from my apartment, twice a week
• Find a way to start recycling again -- my apartment complex doesn't have a recycling program, but I'm sure I can find one

I like feeling like I'm making an effort. Just one person making a small effort won't change things... but if everyone made small changes and small efforts... the change would be incredible!

What do you do to live green?