So many of us are accustomed to going around the house and unplugging lamps and TVs when they’re not in use.
We recycle newspapers and ask for paper bags at the grocery. Being green is an everyday way of life in America.
And with Earth Day around the corner (April 22nd), it’s a great time to firm up our awareness of all things green. 
What began as a grassroots U.S. movement 30 years ago is now a worldwide directive, with more than 1 billion people in 190 countries pledging to add green initiatives to their lives this Earth Day. The goal? A healthier, cleaner, longer-lasting world for all of us.
Check out these tips from Biggest Book for how to embrace Earth Day 2010.
1. If you’re going to buy bottled water, be sure to recycle the bottles. Or, use a water purifier and refill an old water bottle.
2. Start a compost pile in your yard. Composting provides the perfect environment for seeds to grow.
3. Use compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) which will save you about 75 percent of that used by incandescent bulbs.
4. Use your microwave to cook meals and reheat leftovers. It uses less power than your oven.
5. Turn the water off while brushing teeth or shaving.
6. Shower instead of filling a tub.
7. Wash only full loads in the dishwasher and washing machine.
8. Sweep, don’t hose, your deck, sidewalks and porch.
9. Use public transportation, walk or ride a bike as often as you can.
10. Repair leaks. A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons a day.
11. Set up a rain barrel to collect water from your gutters and use its contents to water your plants.
12. Recycle!
15. Reuse plastic grocery bags for pet waste or as trash can liners. When given the choice, ask for paper over plastic. Better yet, bring your own bags to the store.
16. Plant a tree. 
18. Use bath towels several times before washing.
19. Call AVE Office Supplies for eco-friendly office products like recycled paper and rechargeable batteries!
