Goody Green Bag : Go Green!

Our mission is to make it simple for consumers to help preserve and sustain a healthy Earth. Replacing plastic or paper bags with Goody Green Bags is an easy way to reduce your individual carbon footprint on the planet. We make it a priority to continually use the most environmentally positive products to raise awareness of this issue; and we think you'll agree that our product is a great way for the eco-trendy consumer to make a simple commitment to a greener earth!

At Goody Green Bag, we realize that small changes can make a difference, and taking simple steps will help save our Planet Earth. We all know that carrying a reusable bag is better than a paper or plastic bag. However, we also recognize that reusable bags cannot single handedly save our environment. That's why it's important to be aware of daily tasks that are harmful to the environment, so each individual can do their part to contribute.

Americans throw away 100 billion plastic grocery bags each year, switch to reusable bags for all your shopping needs!
Produce at farmers' markets isn't shipped hundreds or thousands of miles, therefore less fuel is burned in getting it to you, so shop locally!
Buying dry foods in bulk will save money and helps by putting less packaging in the trash.
Digital cameras generate far less waste than disposable cameras. Additionally, you will not waste paper and money and chemical on shots you do not want.
Do as many bank transactions as possible by electronic means. You will be saving paper, stamps and a trip to the bank.
Carpool whenever possible. Try grocery shopping and sharing a ride to the store with a neighbor.
Reuse sandwich and freezer size plastic bags whenever possible. Wash them out after each use and use them again rather than dispose of them.
If we each recycled one newspaper a week, about 36 million trees a year would be spared. Making recycled newspaper takes half as much energy as producing virgin newsprint.

Cooling by using an air conditioner accounts for 7 percent of household energy use. Fans are an energy-thrifty alternative, using a fifth or less wattage needed for a window A/C unit.
By reducing your water heater to 120 you save more than 6 percent in water heating energy.
Most of the energy used by your washing machine goes to heat the water. Most loads will do fine with a cold wash. Using cold water whenever possible will save about $300 and 330 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
Often detergent manufacturers suggest using more product than is necessary. Excess soap leaves residue in your clothes and does not get them any cleaner. Consider using less than suggested.
By lowering your thermostat one degree in winter and raising it one degree in summer, you will not only save money but reduce Co2 emissions by 7.5 tons.
Keep your fireplace damper closed when you do not have a fire going. About 8% of the heat from your furnace escapes through an open damper when no fire is burning.
According to Commonwealth Edison, if every household in the U.S. replaced a standard light bulb with an energy-Star-rated CFL, that would prevent enough pollution to equal the removal of 800,00 cars from the roads.
Up to 25% of a home's energy loss takes place through its windows. Close your curtains on warm days and keep the sun out.
Compact fluorescent bulbs last 10 times longer and use a quarter of the energy of incandescent bulbs.
Replace filters or clean reusable filters on your furnace monthly. Vacuum vents and registers for better airflow. A clean furnace and its parts heats more efficiently

Leaving grass clippings on the lawn after mowing will allow nutrients they hold to return to the soil to nurture soil microorganisms and grass roots. Additionally it saves the fuel and other costs of pickup and disposal.
Setting your lawn mower on the highest possible setting will help to shade out weeds, insulate soil, encourage deep roots and keep grass healthy so it needs less fertilizer and water.
Using mulch around trees, shrubs or garden areas helps to hold moisture in, insulate soil against temperature changes and protect trees' root zones. If the mulch is made from plants, it will improve the soil as the mulch breaks down.
Starting a compost pile and keep grass cuttings, and most organic materials from your kitchen out of landfills. Your garden will love the addition of the compost.

Using a hair dryer 28 hours a month is the equivalent of leaving two 100-watt lightbulbs burning for a solid month, so think twice and air dry every so often.
One leaky faucet dripping 20 drops a minute will deposit in excess of 925 gallons of water into the drain each year, so call the plumber when you discover a leak!
Check your toilet for a leak by putting drops of food coloring into the tank and wait a half-hour. If the color appears in the bowl, repair or replace the flapper valve. It can save you as much as 100 gallons of water or more daily.
There is no advantage to running your water while brushing your teeth or washing your hands or shaving. Turn off the tap when not needed.

When using your stovetop remember to use the smallest pot or pan you can and keep the flames no greater than that of you pan.
Most microwaves use 75% less energy than conventional stoves. They also help reduce food waste by providing a quick and easy way to use up leftovers.
Turning off your dishwasher after the final rinse allowing the dishes to air dry will save at least 10% of the energy used for each load.
Putting a lid over a saucepan to contain heat will warm food faster and conserve energy.
Water from most municipalities is of excellent quality. If yours is, resist using water purchased in plastic throwaway bottles. We buy an estimated 28 billion single serving plastic water bottles each year. More than 80% of those bottles end up in a landfill or incinerator.
A full freezer operates most efficiently when full allowing less space for warm outside air to take over the vacant spaces.
A vegetable based dish soap is a greener alternative than a petroleum based dishwashing detergent. These are more readily available than ever before.
If you have recently replaced your dishwasher, you do not need to spend the time, energy or water to pre-rinse . Your dishwasher will clean without this effort.
Each time you open the door to a hot oven, you drop the temperature by 25-50 degrees, which wastes energy.

Call your credit providers and tell them you don't want your information sold. It will cut down on the unwanted mail, so there is less wasted paper and less to recycle.
By removing and gently rocking the toner cartridge when it runs low, you may get more prints from it.
A computer and monitor left on all night for a year emits one ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Switching it off at night or setting it to sleep when idle during the day can reduce energy use by 80%.