12 Days of Greening: Use the Library!

On the second day of greening, Ferndale Patch gave to me ... a tip on ways to cut down on paper and save a few trees.

1. Go to the Ferndale Public Library for books, magazines, DVD's and music: Make the your first stop when it comes to reading, listening or viewing material. Not only is the library a very "green" building, but borrowing from the library instead of buying is a great way to save trees, lower toxins in the environment, reduce landfill waste and save money! Oh, and it's worth mention again: The library is very green (and recently re-reopened after a massive flood this winter). So, get in there and utilize it -- all the while you're helping the environment.
2. Ride a bike to the office or corner store: Like they say,  you never forget how to ride a bike! So leave the car parked at home for at least one day a week and hop on you bicycle and explore the community. You'll quickly wonder why you ever stopped riding! If you're unsure of the best route to get to the office on your bike – because, after all, the bike can go places the car can't – go to Google maps and choose "bike." It will map the best route for you and your two-wheeled beast. You can also check out www.bikely.com. There you'll find routes others have made for the area or you can even plot your own! Please remember to follow the rules of the road and always wear a helmet while you are out there saving gas money and the planet ... oh, and you're also getting a little exercise, too.

? Glad you asked. For 12 days, leading up to Earth Day on April 22, Ferndale Patch and , chair of the Ferndale Environmental Sustainability Committee as well as Ferndale Patch's green columnist, will provide you with tips. Each new day, a new tip, until we have 12 on April 22. That's it. Pretty simple. Now go get green!