One of the very best ways to go green without a great deal of effort is to give away your old clothes, furniture, books, etc to charity. Anything you give away will likely stay out of landfills, therefore putting less of a strain on the environment.
Giving away clothing that you no longer wear can help others who may not be able to purchase clothing new and it keeps a large bulky item out of the landfills. There is the added benefit of feeling good about your green action, plus you also can get a tax break from giving away these items.
Books often take up a great deal of space on the book shelves, but they are often found in boxes out in the storehouse or garage. Give your books away to Goodwill, get a tax break, and put those books back into the readership instead of in a box.
Give away bigger items too. This is the best way to keep items out of the landfill. There are people who make a living by refurbishing old computers or reupholstering furniture. You can also give away old eye glasses, cellphones, cars, etc.
Giving to charity is such a great way to go green and to feel good doing it too. The added benefit of having my room in your house or storage area just makes it that much better.
