3 R Friday!

Welcome to 3R Friday.

A weekly series of simple tips geared toward helping you darken your shade of green. Easily.

Reduce: Reduce the amount of gas you use:

• Ensure your tires are properly inflated
• Consolidate driving trips
• Ensure the maintenance on your car is current, especially oil changes
• Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed
• Carpool
• Walk, bike, use public transportation
  

Reuse: Reuse paper

• Shred it and use it for packing material
• Use the back side for printing things like directions
• Let your children use it for drawing or coloring
• Shred it and make your own confetti with it
• Print double sided
• Use shredded paper to fill Easter baskets
• Shred it and use it for composting material
  

Recycle: Recycle your child’s outgrown carseat.

• If you live in the Portland, OR area (or close to it), you can participate in the Car Seat Recycling at Legacy Emanuel Hospital

I don't know of another program like this one. If you do, please let us know!

Hope you found these tips helpful. Feel free to share any tips you may have.

Have a Great Green Weekend!