Eco Checklist: Opt for Compostable Plates

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Plus: 12 Ideas for a Stylish “Green” Table »

• 1: Opt for Compostable Plates
• 2: Clean Up with Green Products
• 3: Upcycle Your Stained Clothes
• 4: Drink Water from a Reusable Bottle
• 5: Bring Your Own Grocery Bags
• 6: Set a Stylish Green Table
• 7: Buy the Purest Spirits
• 8: Fill Up Your Freezer
• 9: Stock a Green Fridge
• 10: Use Less Energy for Cooking
• 11: Buy a Smart Power Strip
• 12: Trust Your Dishwasher
• 13: Make Eco-Conscious Kitchen-Design Choices
• 14: Take a Green Vacation
• 15: Wash Clothes in Warm Water