EcoMom
I live in a rural area in which living “green” means you’ve stepped in a pile of manure out in the pasture. Recycling bins for specific items like glass, plastic, newspaper and cans are not a common site around here.
The wide-open space around us and the recycling centers so far away from us contribute to the fact that recycling isn’t a popular option. Just driving the recyclable items to the centers would burn enough fuel to counteract my good intentions - at least this is what I’ve been told by county officials.
But I’ve learned I can still do my part to preserve Nature For Kids in little ways! Here’s a couple I’ve learned from the “EcoMom Alliance”:
- Change normal light bulbs to energy efficient CFL’s (compact fluorescents)
- Car pool, ride bikes (I’m sure your kids wouldn’t mind this one)
- Shop locally
- Reduce consumption
- Reuse items (trash to treasure) it’s amazing what kids can make out of toilet paper rolls, cans and egg cartons!
- Have a compost pile (great for a garden)
- Turn off and unplug unused items (like the TV! on second thought just cut the dang cord!)
- Line dry clothes and wait until you have a large load before you wash
- Plant a tree (keep an eye out for a post on this at the end of May)
- Recycle plastic grocery bags (Wal-Mart has a bin at the front of their store) or buy the reusable bags made out of recycled materials for $1 a piece.
Take a look at the EcoMom Challenge for more in-depth info …you too EcoDads 
Are there any other suggestions for living “green” that you might have? Enlighten us!
