It’s Easy Being Green
Living green can be easier than you think, just ask the Green Team, a group of eco-conscious crusaders of the Institute of Beauty and Wellness (IBW), an Aveda training facility in Milwaukee.
While the team incorporates green-living in their daily lives, the group also implements eco-conscious initiatives at the school and within their community. Top projects include planting a roof top garden and undertaking a total green building assessment to determine how the institute can do a better job of conserving energy. The Green Team also partners with local businesses to create eco-conscious community outreach programs.
Here, 10 members of this planet-preserving posse share with us their favorite tips for living green:
- Rinse out your recyclables before you put them in the recycling bin. The recycling company won’t take them if they have food in them. — Abigail Jelacic, Massage Therapist
- Instead of putting my computer on “sleep” mode I’ve started shutting it down every time I’m done with my day. That’s over 12 hours of saving energy. — Jourdan Miller, Marketing
- Recycle coffee grounds and eggshells in potting soil to help your plants grow. — Ranada Brandon, Massage Therapist
- Reuse plastic containers for food storage or for other organizational purposes. — Gaya Glassen, Cosmetology Instructor
- I take advantage of resale events and websites like KidCycle or HomeCycle instead of throwing away items when I am done with them. — Lynn Lange, Human Resources and Education
- Remember the three R’s: Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! Turn off the water while brushing your teeth, buy recycled products, and think about investing in a rain barrel that collects water that you can use for your garden. — Kari Kennedy, Admission Team Leader
- My family has meatless Mondays. Not only do they benefit our health, but they also reduce our carbon footprint by conserving valuable resources like fossil fuels and water. — Lynn Marie, Marketing Director
- If I go to my favorite coffee shop I always bring a reusable travel cup. Plus, they usually give you a discount. — Zach Hyde, Massage Student
- I read my kids Dr. Seuss’ Lorax at least once a month. It’s a small way to help them appreciate the planet and learn how less is more. — Katie Hansen, Institute Graphic Designer
- We’ve eliminated almost all of the junk mail in my household by having online access to bills and catalogues. — Sage Tramel, Cosmetology Student
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