Tip of the Day

Buy locally. Find farmers’ markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food near you . DC has a number of farmers markets open nearly every day of the week.

Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.

At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift of saving the earth. Donate to their favorite environmental group, foundation, or organization.

Instead of tossing out old and worn furniture, reupholster it to bring new life, and cut down on waste and further resource use.

Exchange or rent CDs, DVDs and books instead of buying.