Outside & in the yard:

• Install a rain barrel
• Plant a native tree
• Install a rain garden
• Reduce pesticides
• Use natural fertilizers
• Plant native plants
• Wash cars in the yard
• Sweep rather than hose
• Pick up and dispose of pet waste
• Use sand for oil spills or melting ice
• Water only at night
• Only Rain down the Drain. Never dump items down the storm drains.
• Remove invasive plants (Amur Honeysuckle, garlic mustard, Bradford Pear Trees)

  

In the kitchen:

• Buy organic produce
• Use eco-friendly cleaners
• Use natural ant repellents
• Visit a local refill store
• Compost food waste

In the laundry room:

• Run full laundry loads
• Use phosphate-free detergents
• Use a filter or special bag to filter microfibers
• Use wool balls in dryer instead of dryer sheets

In the basement & garage:

• Properly dispose of chemicals
• Use non-toxic glues
• Use cedar chips, not moth balls
• Dispose of paint properly