How do you live green?

I try and avoid buying over packaged goods to start with, which reduces what needs to be recycled. I recycle all plastic and metal, and paper and cloth get recycled at home. We grow as much of our own food as possible, and keep rabbits and chickens. Where I have to buy food, I try to shop locally and bear in mind the food miles. I try to make every trip in the car as worthwhile as possible by keeping a list of errands that need running and planning my journeys. I try not to fly. We heat using wood, which we grow ourselves. I buy secondhand where possible, or not at all if I can do without. I rarely throw anything away, preferring to reuse or donate to someone who can use it. We use minimal water as we have a compost toilet. We recycle all grey water from the bath and kitchen on the garden. I do not use chemicals in my kitchen sink or washing machine. I use cloth nappies and washable san-pro. My new house will be powered with a combination of solar and wind turbines. Can't think of anything else off the top of my head!

we recycle aswell, i all have those product they sell in target the go green ons, i have those canvas bags so i do have to use plastic bags, i too collect the rain water for my daughters plants.i just recenlty got these water bottles that can used over and over and if i throw them away they are easy to degrade.

In Guelph we have a wonderul recycling program that allows us to compost and have it taken away, even if we don't have compost piles of our own. Compostable garbage is sorted into a diferent coloured bag, so it can go ack into the earth rom where it came, and not end up in a landfill with a bunch o things that won't biodegrate.

I recycle,turn off the lights more,and use energy effiecient light bulbs.

We recycle, just whatever they will take in the bin we put out at the curb. I've switched over most of the house to the flourescent lights that use about 1/4 the electricity. I try not to waste water while washing my hands, but I still take long showers. I'd like to get an electric or hybrid car, but I really can't afford it right now. The garden idea has appealed to me too but I haven't taken the time to start it up.