Each new season brings new opportunities to live green. This fall, you can make the effort be environmentally conscious just as you were last season, but in new ways. Below are some helpful hints to get you started on being green this autumn.
Schedule your fall cleanup
“When taking care of your lawn during any season, being mindful of the potential harm you could cause with certain lawn care products (such as pesticides that contain harmful chemicals) is important. Consider hiring a green lawn care company, that does not use such products to take care of any seasonal care, including removing leaves and winterizing beds and shrubs this fall.”
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Bake often; stay organic
When fall comes, a lot of people like to start baking warm cookies, breads and other desserts to help celebrate the season. This is a great opportunity to stay green because you can bake with organic ingredients, and you can also bake healthy.
For more ideas, please see our Green Guide to Baking.
Winterize your home
Winterizing your home can help you stay warm and save on energy this fall and winter. The government offers tax incentives for installing new windows and other efficiency improvements.
See our Helpful Hints for Green Homes to learn more about what tax incentives are available.
Compost with leaves
There are many great items that can contribute to composting. One of these is fallen leaves. So in addition to your regular composting activities and habits, make use of nature’s help.
Please visit our Helpful Hints for Green Homes for more landscaping tips.
Prepare an organic, vegan or vegetarian Thanksgiving meal
Cooking organic, vegan or vegetarian is just as important during the holidays as it is any other time of the year. Buy organic and local whenever possible, and use healthier recipes that avoid red meat or meat altogether.
For more ideas on how to eat green, see our article Eating Green: 4 Quick Tips.
Jennifer Griffin, Contributing Writer and Public Relations, GreeningDetroit.com
Jennifer is pursuing a degree in Journalism and English from Wayne State University, and she is also a Contributing Writer for The South End.
