Green Tips from Marcal® Small Steps®

• Replace toxic home cleaners with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar.
• Choose pet toys, beds and clothing made with recycled or sustainable materials.
• Buy fresh foods instead of frozen – Frozen food uses 10 times more energy to produce.
• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
• Buy local fruits and veggies for your house. Wash your fruits and veggies in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
• Save your coffee grinds. You can reuse them for fertilizer for indoor and outdoor plants!
• Drink water from the tap, instead of buying single-use bottled water, which requires much more energy to produce, store and transport. It also helps keep bottles out of the landfill.
• Keep a clean car…If you don’t need it, don’t haul it around. Extra weight decreases your gas mileage.
• Bring a coffee mug to work instead of using paper or plastic cups for your morning pick me up.
• Turning off the lights when leaving a room will save energy as well as money.
• Save the trees while you fight junk mail! Sign up to stop excessive junk mail and help to reduce deforestation.
• Buy a reusable bottle to take with you on the go, so you can always refill it from a tap and avoid buying bottled water.
• Try to use major appliances during off peak hours to save some green!
• Only run the dishwasher when it is full. By doing so you can save 100 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
• Use recycled paper products: Switch your home and business paper products to 100 percent recycled paper.
• Make a resolution to save more water. One small step is teaching your family to turn off the water in between brushing teeth.
• Save water, shorten your shower by a minute or two, and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
• Replace toxic home cleaners with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar, and remember to use Marcal® Small Steps®.
• Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets.
• Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when not using it. Turn off energy strips and surge protectors when not in use (especially overnight)
• Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.
• Recycle your paper…we use it for good!

Green Tip Videos

Avoid Plastic

Partying with plastic plates, cups and utensils clog landfills indefinitely!

Clean Up Green Up

You and your guests can help clean up the environment by cleaning up with 100% recycled paper towels.

Clean Green

Use vegetable-based, non-toxic cleaners when preparing your home for guests. Simple baking soda works great on many household surfaces.

Paperless/Treeless Cards & Invitations

Save trees by sending greetings, party invitations and thank you cards electronically, using online services or email.

Use 100% Recycled Paper

Ensure your bathrooms are stocked with plenty of Marcal Small Steps 100% recycled, septic safe, toilet paper before your guests arrive.