Everyday Lifestyle Tips/Resources

• Use a bicyle instead of driving whenever possible
  link: bike routes in Portland, OR
• Carpool with coworkers to safe both fuel and money link: carpool in portland
• Buy locally whenever possible, you can help stimulate the local economy and reduce the amount of fuel needed to transport your goods. link: farmers market locator

• Use reusable watter bottles, and water filtration systems to reduce the 38 billion plastic water bottles disposed of each year. link: Klean Kanteen
• Run your dishwasher/clothswasher only when they are full
• Replace your shower head with a more efficient model
• link: Checkout 100's of other tips

Electricity Conservation:

• Don't use mini-fridges, they are very inefficient
• Turn off lights at home/work when you're not using them
• Close the blinds at night to reduce heat loss

• National Geographic - The Green Guide http://www.thegreenguide.com/
• Tree Hugger - Go Green Guide http://www.treehugger.com/gogreen.php
• Lazy Enviromentalist http://www.lazyenvironmentalist.com/
• Green Oregon Office Guide http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/BUS/docs/Green_Office_Guide.pdf