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Don't be Fooled By Some Eco-Friendly Myths Trying to live a green life?  It is often easy to find green and eco-friendly advice online and on social media apps and websites.  But is all the green advice correct? Below are five common greenliving tips that can become misconceptions or are simply incorrect: 1) Pet adoption helps the local animal population: The reality is that pet adoption is a GREAT way to help the local animal population if the new pet owner has time to care for a four-legged friend.  Oftentimes, people adopt new pets without realizing how much time and energy it takes to care for an animal (especially a puppy and/ or a kitten that requires training).  Unwanted or older animals are sometimes returned to shelters or, even worse, abandoned outdoors.  Only adopt a pet if absolutely sure the pet will be cared for for years to come. 2) Plastic water bottles are a great option if the bottles are recycled afterwards:  Plastic water bottles are rec...

Easily Make These Changes to Live a Green(er) Life 1) Go "Paperless" : Try to send more emails and texts (or even make phone calls) instead of sending traditional paper mail, such as thank you notes. 2) Prioritize Bike Riding : Now that it is almost springtime, get out the bike and prioritize bicycle travel more when heading to work or running errands.  This green form of transportation will also save money normally spent on gas! 3) Watch Excess Water Usage : Conserve water by switching from baths to showers, or by simply turning off the water tap when brushing teeth or washing dishes to avoid wasting excess water. 4) Unplug Appliances When Leaving : Try to unplug appliances that can act as "energy vampires" and use energy even when not in use.  Unplug appliances like lamps, coffee makers, and televisions before leaving the home for a long period of time. 5) Manage Food Waste : Create grocery lists and prepare leftovers to easily manage food purchases and prevent fo...