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Eight Simple Ways to Go Green at Home

5. Use The Sun

Install solar panels on your roof to take advantage of the power of the sun. Or, if you live in an apartment or rent your house, place a single cell outside a window and use it to charge your cellphone.

6. Get Creative

Repurpose old items to make art. Old bottles can be painted and turned into a wind chime, and cardboard boxes can be made into a puppet theater for kids. Repurposing saves items from collecting in landfills.

7. Don’t Buy What You Can Make

Make your own sandwich bags out of beeswax cloth; make all-purpose cleaner from lemon juice, vinegar and baking soda; and make your own holiday and birthday cards. Making items as-needed uses less energy than mass-producing items for purchase.

8. Install Aerators

Install aerators on your faucets to use up to 77-percent less water. Conserve resources and save money at the same time.