while brushing teeth or shaving; line or rack dry laundry whenever possible. Reduce electricity usage—easy fixes: turn off lights when you’re not in the room; turn off and unplug computers and home entertainment equipment when not in use; use compact fluorescent light bulbs. Reduce electricity usage—bigger fixes: use Energy Star appliances. These meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy. Investigate using a solar water heater; maximize daylight with energy efficient windows and skylights. Clean green: buy environmentally friendly cleaning products. Many conventional cleaning products contain chemicals that are bad for the environment and your health. Eat green: buy local produce (organic or not) whenever possible. Tastes better, is generally better for you, and hasn’t harmed the environment by being trucked. Ride your bike! Instead of hopping in the car, ride a bike whenever possible. Better for the environment and your health. Shop green: bring your own, reusable bags to the grocery store. Turn down the heat (put on a sweater). Turn up (or better still, off) the air conditioner. Buy a reusable water bottle. Use energy efficient bulbs to save electricity. R.Brenda Caronia Bronx Figure out what you want from your refrigerator before you open it. Christina Brooklyn, NY 
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