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Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

GO GREEN: Take your own mug to the coffee shops-some shops will even give you a discount for bringing in your own cup.

GO GREEN: Going on a last minute trip before the end of summer? Use your cruise control – you paid for those extra buttons in your car, so put them to work. When using cruise control your vehicle could get up to 15% better mileage.

GO GREEN: Give it away – before you throw something away, think about if someone else might need it. Donate to a charitable organization, such as the BROWN ELEPHANT (5404 N Clark St), which not only prevents waste but can also be used as for a tax write off.

GO GREEN: Get the junk out of your trunk (literally!) – extra weight in your car decreases fuel efficiency.

GO GREEN: Keep your freezer full – it runs more efficiently than an empty one.

GO GREEN: Have a yard sale – or visit one before you head out to buy something new.

GO GREEN: Take the stairs instead of the elevator – great for both the environment and your health.

GO GREEN: Buy a bigger jug of milk. If you only use half a gallon at a time, you can pour half the milk into a carafe and freeze the rest.

GO GREEN: Use compact fluorescent, LED or halogen bulbs instead of conventional incandescents. Don’t like the color of light? Use these bulbs for closets, laundry rooms and other places where it won’t irk you as much.

GO GREEN: Party with a marker. Some time between the artichoke dip and the coleslaw you lost track of your cup and now there are a sea of matching cups on the table. Next time you host a party, set a permanent marker next to recyclable cups so guests can mark their cup and everyone will use only one.