The Dalai Lama put it best when he said, "We have a responsibility to look after our planet. It is our only home." It's not too late to do something about the world we live in. Is it really possible for the average person to make a noticeable difference? The answer is a resounding YES! Here are some easy tips for helping the world we live in:

Reuse clothing - go vintage. There are many high-quality vintage or second-hand fashions where you can purchase new (to you) clothes at bargain prices. This will help not only avoid waste, but also some of the inhumane working conditions in the foreign garment industry.

Paper or plastic? Neither! If you really want to go green, get reusable bags to use for all of your shopping needs. Many are made of biodegradable jute or other recycled products. These bags are fabulous for multiple uses - going to the farmer's market, the gym, or running around the mall.

Send E-cards! Save paper and the landfill. There are great sites available with cards for EVERY occasion.

Sun Kissed Laundry - whenever possible, let the sun dry your clothes. During the winter, place a bar over the washer/dryer to hang clothes (on a hanger). It is easy to do, and saves so much electricity.

Seal cracks around doors and windows so you don't lose your heating and cooling out the cracks.

Change out all of your light bulbs to the energy efficient type. Though it is slightly more expensive initially, it will save you money in the long run because of the energy savings, and they last a lot longer.

Stop junk mail (www.dmachoice.org). This (and other websites like it) work by having your name removed from many marketing agencies. It doesn't stop ALL junk, but reduces it greatly.

While you are at it, start receiving your bills online. It is extremely convenient, and saves so much paper.

When you leave the house, turn off the lights. When you go to bed at night, turn off all of the lights. If you are someone with kids, or like some light, use a low-watt night light only.

Don't leave all your rechargers, computers, and television on every night or while you are away. It is amazing how much electricity is wasted leaving these on.

Don't throw away old books; donate them to libraries or school programs.

When printing, use both sides of a piece of paper in order to conserve. Keep a scrap paper pile for misprinted or unnecessary documents for scrap paper. Try to reuse envelopes as many times as possible.

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Tracey is a Nurse and an entrepreneur with varied interests; health, wellness, fitness, travel, decorating, and dance. Check out her website at http://www.SuperLivingGreen.com