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1. I turn off exhaust fans within 20 minutes of showering
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2. I have a high-efficiency showerhead
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3. I let my hair dry naturally
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4. I do not use fabric softner
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5. I wash my laundry in cold water
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6. I only wash my laundry when I have a full load
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7. I wear clothes more than once before I wash them
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8. I donate clothes, furniture, and other household items instead of throwing them away
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9. I recycle everything I can, even when it is not convenient
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10. I save bows and ribbons from any gifts I receive and recycle them by using them on another gift
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11. I do not have gasoline bonfires
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12. My yard has mostly local, low maintenance vegetation
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13. I leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing instead of bagging them, as this returns nutrients to the soil and reduces what goes into landfills
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14. I only run my dishwasher with a FULL load
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15. I unplug small appliances when they are not in use
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16. I briefly rinse and reuse the same glass rather than getting a new one for each beverage
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17. I use natural light and cooling whenever possible
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18. I live in a space smaller than 1000 square feet per person
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19. I shop at garage sales, flea markets, and other second-hand stores
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20. I patricipate in clothing swaps with friends
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21. I buy some of my clothing second-hand
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22. I use the library
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23. I buy second hand books
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24. I support local businesses
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25. I regift anything I receive from others that I know I won’t use or enjoy
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26. I plan my errands to use the least amount of gas
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27. I keep my tires properly inflated as underinflated tires waste fuel
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28. I buy produce that has been grown locally whenever possible
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29. I reuse my cooking water to water plants
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30. I store most of my food in reusable containers
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31. When bringing a lunch or snack with me I use reusable containers and pack it in a reusable lunch bag
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32. write a one page thank you letter to everyone who has helped me
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33. give sushi a try
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34. love
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35. paint rooms in my house
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36. travel to another country
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37. Get a pet snake
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38. Smile at strangers. A real smile.
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39. get married, stay married, and live well
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40. nap in the grass
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41. Wear pjs in public
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42. be an organ donor
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43. go to a drive-in movie theatre
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44. Get breakfast in bed
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45. type with 10 fingers without looking down at the keyboard
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46. get your face painted
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47. laugh at yourself
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48. Read Machiavelli's "The Prince"
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49. go out to dinner by yourself
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50. be selfish for once--make a decision that's all about YOU
