Be Kind to Planet Earth 9 Ways

Here are nine tips to help you be kinder to our Planet using feng shui.nn1. Place paper towels in an inconvenient spot. Mine now live in a lower cabinet on the lowest shelf. This location makes me think twice, maybe three times before using a paper towel.nn2. Have lots of cloth napkins, use paper napkins only for extra messy meals – or not at all. Cloth napkins have the dual purpose of making each meal feel more special while being kinder to Mama Earth.nn3. Raise the thermostat one degree higher and keep a misting sprayer handy to feel cooler, instantly. When that temperature becomes quite comfortable, raise the thermostat another degree. This serves the dual purpose of lowering your electric bill, as well.nn4. Spritz your sheets with your misting sprayer before you get in bed on warm nights. You’ll be able to sleep comfortably at slightly higher temperatures.nn5. Use decorative “night lights” in dim hallways, bathrooms, and closets. You’ll be amazed how little light is necessary for basic “navigation” through your home.nn6. Clothes dryers are #3 after Air Conditioning/Heater, and Refrigerators in energy consumption. “Line” dry your clothes and just fluff them in your dryer to soften them. By “line” dry I really mean hang them on hangers and let them air dry in doorways or in your closet. This is kind to Mother Earth, reduces your electric bill, and reduces noise pollution in your home!nn7. Take your mail directly to the Recycle Bin and toss the dross before it even enters your home.nn8. Designate several trash cans as “paper only” in your home. Personally, I have a tiny box in each bath sink cabinet for empty toilet paper rolls, my office trash is paper only, and another one in easy reach for going through the mail while being entertained by favorite TV shows.nn9. Use a water purifier and re-fill your drinking water bottles and you’ll save resources in lots of ways, not the least of which is lower grocery bills (you won’t be buying water anymore.nnCopyright © 2009 Kathleen Tumpane. All rights reserved.nnWANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE?nnYou can, as long as you include the copyright and this blurb with it:nnFeng Shui Designer, Teacher, and Coach, Kathleen Tumpane ASID, is the author and creator of Elemenza Weekly, her FREE weekly ezine which includes her renowned column ‘Simply Feng Shui’ rich in Feng Shui Design and Lifestyle tips to help you design your home and office rich in elegant and subtle feng shui power that helps you live and work in balance. Visit http://www.elemenza.com to learn more.