Earth Day, Earth Week or Earth Hour, as Moms we need to set the best example
for our kids. Living a ecofriendly lifestyle is important to me and to my
family.

Every small step we take and teach can do a large part to reduce waste,
clean our air and preserve our beautiful landscape. Getting the kids
involved makes twice the impact.

Here are some small, easy, green choices we can make in our homes.

Compost

Stop using disposable bags. Buy or make some new ones. Be sure to get out 
those fabric markers and let the kids write or draw their earth friendly 
messages for all to see. You can make your own using old t-shirts or pillow 
cases.

Stop using plastic disposable water bottles.

Wash laundry in cold water instead of hot.

Turn off lights when you leave the room.

Think about where you are going each day and plan to walk or ride a bike 
whenever you can.

Shop at your farmer’s market

Turn off your computer, cell phones and other electronics off completely at 
night.

Reuse scrap paper. Print on two sides or let your kids color on the back 
side of used paper. I call it “GOOSE PAPER.” Good On One Side

Before buying anything new, first check used Ottawa or Kijiji to see if you 
can find it gently used.

Support local restaurants that use locally sourced food. Here is a list of 
Ottawa area restaurants. http://www.savourottawa.ca/members.php#foodservice

Hang you laundry on the line to dry if bylaws permit.

Reduce the use of paper towels by using a cloth. Make rags out of old 
towels and t-shirts.

Shop at and donate to thrift stores