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Grow Green with the Garden Pledge

Living a green lifestyle is an evolutionary process and simpler than you might think. The little things we choose to do really add up!

You can be a part of our efforts by taking this online pledge to Grow Green with the Garden. Choose to do one, two, or even all of the pledge items listed on this page.

These ten Grow Green pledges also provide important resources and information you will need to begin living a greener life.

We know many visitors to our website have already made some of these pledges—and want to hear from you, too!

Together we can make a difference.

Pledge to Grow Green today!

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The Grow Green Pledge

1. Carry a refillable bottle instead of buying single-serve bottled water. Pledge now!

2. Use durable cloth bags instead of disposable bags. Pledge now!

3. Switch from incandescent light bulbs to energy saving CFLs. Pledge now!

4. Wash 4 out of 5 loads of laundry in cold water. Pledge now!

5. Recycle newspaper, junk mail, catalogs, and office paper. Pledge now!

6. Get off junk mail lists. Pledge now!

7. Buy at least one pound of locally produced food each week (or grow your own). Pledge now!

8. Compost your household’s food and yard wastes. Pledge now!

9. Keep your car and driving techniques in tip-top tune. Pledge now!

10. Establish one car-free day per week. Pledge now!

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