Next, green your home with Energy Star-rated appliances and windows, high efficiency showerheads, and plenty of insulation and caulking, which will help reduce heating and cooling needs. None of these options is all that expensive, and most of them will put money in your pocket because you'll be using less energy and water.

Reusing items and recycling are both easy ways to be green. Repair and reuse household items instead of replacing them; when you do buy new products, select ones that incorporate recycled materials.

The average citizen of a developed country produces anywhere from six to 23 tons of carbon per year.  The cost of buying credits to mitigate those emissions varies widely, starting as low as $1 per ton and going as high as $30 per ton.

What you eat can also have an impact on the environment. Choosing organic, locally produced foods decreases the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which are pollutants, and also cuts down on the negative effects of transportation. Conservation International also urges would-be eco-warriors to select green products when you're shopping and green candidates when you're voting, and to purchase carbon credits (more on this in a moment). If it all sounds like a bit much, remember that nobody can completely eliminate the impact that living has on the environment - but we can all do better.

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