Going green isn't just for large corporations; there are many ways you can do your part to keep the planet Earth intact for future generations. Incorporate the following tips into your lifestyle by going green at home and at work. It will save you money as well as provide you and yours a healthier, happier life.

10 Ways to Go and Save Green

1. Adjust your commute.
Walk or bike to work. You'll save on gas and parking as well as improve your health. Lobby for increased spending in your community on sidewalks and bike lanes if walking and biking aren't conducive. Carpool. Spring clean your car by removing bike racks, roof racks, and roof boxes, which waste fuel through wind resistance. Lighten the load and save gas by removing any items not needed for that day from your car. Avoid driving by telecommuting from home.

2. Buy used and recycle.
Buy pre-owned furniture, appliances, and cars. Make homemade gifts. Be informed when making new purchases. Donate to local charities or community organizations so hers can buy used. Collect recyclable materials like paper, glass, plastics, yard waste, and metals, and dispose of properly (i.e. curbside, drop-off center, buy-back center, or deposit/refund program).

3. Buy local.
Buying from your local farmers' market not only offers you a higher-quality product, it cuts down on the energy and fossil fuels being burned by transporting items around the globe.

4. Compost food scraps.
Composting reduces the amount of waste you send to the landfill and creates free, healthy fertilizer for your garden.

5. Change the thermostat setting and install energy-saving devices.
Lowering the temperature a few degrees in the winter and increasing it a few degrees in the summer will save money and energy. Install low-flow showerheads, and take shorter showers to save water and the energy used to heat it. Wash clothes in cold water. Replace current light bulbs with low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs. Consider purchasing wind energy or renewable energy offsets. In some instances, green energy can be cheaper than conventional.

6. Use filtered, not bottled, water.
Using filtered tap water rather than bottled water is cheaper and reduces the large amounts of container waste that go along with bottled.

7. Make homemade cleaning supplies.
Make cheap, easy, nontoxic cleaning products with ingredients like baking soda, soap, and vinegar.

8. Think twice about new electronics.
Keep your electronics as long as possible and dispose of them responsibly when the time comes. Recycle cell phones and computers. Buy high-quality items initially.

9. Eat less meat.
Prevent huge energy input and noxious waste issues from industrial meat production by cutting back on meat consumption.

10. Curb printing.
Instead of buying new, use your local library and public amenities for borrowing books and movies.