After digesting the last few posts, this is just a simple little post to get you started for the year. Nothing to hard and it is possible you are already doing many of these things already. Good! Keep it up.

easiest green changes to implement

1. if you don’t need it, don’t buy it
2. bring a green bag with you everywhere
3. bring a coffee or drinking mug too

changes that create the biggest green impact

1. stop drinking bottled water
2. replace all your paper products with a cloth option (i.e. napkins, paper towel)
3. buy local & organic food – support your local economy

green changes that will save you the most money

1. changing to LED lights will save the most in the long run, but even going from incandescent bulbs to CFLs will save up to 90% in energy and emissions.
2. energy efficient appliances will save you a small fortune and can also get you tax credits
3. getting rid of you car – going autoshare, bike or public transport (and it’s healthier too)

here are some government rebate information sites

Australia: Australian Government, Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator

Canada: Natural Resources Canada

UK: Energy Saving Trust

US: US Department of Energy

I think we are heading in the right direction this year. Next week will continue to discuss the 3Rs and look at the reuse part of the formula.if you liked this post, take a gander at these ones

• big green impact – just 3 little habits
• impact of disposable paper products on the environment
• make your green resolutions this year
• reducing our footprint on the planet
• top green trends for 2011