Sun Chips Offers 100 Green Steps

Sun Chips is going green.  We talked in the past about Frito Lay and solar energy for their plants.  Now Sun Chips is not only going green - they’re getting in on the social media trend with a new Facebook Application.  It’s similar to other green Facebook apps - it just gives you a list of green items and you say if you do them or not on a 3pt scale.  We happened to get this list in magazine ad from Sun Chips.  In bold are the steps we’re taking right now.  There are more that aren’t an option here.

 

 

1.       Get an Energy Audit

2.       Donate Used Computers

3.       Use Cloth Napkins

4.       Switch to energy-savings bulbs

5.       Hang dry your clothes (we try when we can)

6.       Make your next outfit vintage

7.       Ride the Bus (Train)

8.       Pay your bills online

9.       Say no to Plastic Bags

10.   Plant some Bamboo

11.   Unplug appliances when off

12.   Taste test a local wine

13.   Say Bye to your leaf blower

14.   Rediscover your library

15.   Switch off your computer

16.   Plant a Garden

17.   Buy rechargeable batteries

18.   Start a compost heap

19.   Put back unused napkins

20.   Bring you own coffee cup

21.   Learn to love weeds

22.   Read about green weddings

23.   Carpool

24.   Keep car tires inflated

25.   Support Local Farmers

26.   Use both sides of paper

27.   Turn Heating down 1 degree

28.   Return old Cell phones

29.   Drive smart-Plan your trip

30.   Wrap water heater in blanket

31.   Install low-flow showerheads

32.   Wash clothes in Cold or Warm

33.   Lights off when you exit a room

34.   Use a lunch box, no paper lunch sacks

35.   Give cloth diapers a chance

36.   Pick up litter and recycle it

37.   Take shorter showers

38.   Choose Green-E products

39.   Buy the largest size practical

40.   Tune up your cars engine

41.   Donate used books

42.   Seal drafts around windows

43.   Leave your car at home for a day

44.   Don’t idle car more then 10 seconds

45.   Think before you print

46.   Look for EnergyStar Appliances

47.   Unload your car of excess weight

48.   Don’t buy veggies in trays

49.   Choose an energy-efficent vehicle

50.   Fix leaking faucets

51.   Wipe spills w/ reusable towels

52.   Install low-flow toilets

53.   Make your own Cleaning Solutions

54.   Hold your own “buy nothing” day

55.   Reuse Jars & Containers

56.   Clean windows w/ old newspapers

57.   Build w/ Salvaged wood

58.   Share magazines

59.   Wrap presents in old calendar pages

60.   Make Rags from old t-shirts

61.   Send e-cards

62.   Buy spices in bulk

63.   Capture rain water for gardens

64.   Return unused sugar packets

65.   Drive the speed limit

66.   Make note pads from used paper

67.   Don’t accept plastic utensils

68.   Take a break from TV (No way!  I love my TV)

69.   Give a donation instead of a present

70.   Buy a bike-Use it.

71.   Buy organic cotton

72.   When buying clothes, say no to tissue wrap

73.   Start a green team @ work

74.   Don’t boil more then a teacups worth

75.   Read about carbon credits

76.   Appoint an “office lights” monitor

77.   Use your legs, not the elevator

78.   Stop chasing “the latest”

79.   Invigorate your green passion, spend time w/ nature

80.   Start a toy-swap w/ friends

81.   Ease up on meat products

82.   Buy items for durability

83.   Buy seasonal produce

84.   Take bubble wrap back to packaging stores

85.   Upgrade your furnance

86.   Snip six-pack rings (don’t buy 6-packs?)

87.   Use low-phosphate detergent

88.   Avoid chemical flea collars

89.   Choose sustainable flooring

90.   Offer art schools your “trash”

91.   use a bucket not a hose

92.   Learn to mend your socks

93.   Eliminate impulse buying

94.   Take extra hangers to dry cleaners

95.   Teach kids thriftiness

96.   Don’t sign up for mailing lists

97.   Slow down- consume less

98.   Fertilize w/ Grass clippings

99.   Consider using a solar cooker (how did this tip get in there?)

100. Eat simply, choose whole grains