1. Instead of foil – go without and wash your cookie sheet or pan.
2. Instead of paper muffin cups – use Silicone Baking Cups.
3. Instead of packing snacks and sandwiches in plastic baggies – try small containers with lids or these.
4. Instead of polyurethane laden sponges – use a washcloth or a greener sponge option.
5. Instead of spraying your kitchen counters with chemicals – don’t. Bonus point for not using paper towels.
6. Instead of keeping your coffee pot on – transfer hot coffee to a large thermos.
7. Instead of individual packaging i.e mini cereal and applesauce cups – buy the biggest package possible that your family can use up.
8. Instead of boxes and jars – buy bulk when possible (use your own containers). Try with items like raisins, spices, chocolate chips, and sugar.
9. Instead of an empty freezer – fill it up to conserve energy and make items colder.
10. Instead of boiling soup and steaming veggies on the stove top – use your microwave if you’ve got one.

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