Citizen Science: Daily Tips for Going Green- the cool way :o)

Hello Readers!

My name is Megan, and I'm the newest member here of the SERC team. For my blogging debut, I really wanted to find some sites for people new to going green. I myself am somewhat new to this lifestyle, and am always looking for ways to improve my way of life and the environment around me. On the flip-side of that, many sites that are great resources for living a greener lifestyle can be a bit intimidating for newcomers.

One great website that I came across to check out is www.idealbite.com

"A Sassier Shade of Green" is their motto, and it fits completely.

I wanted a site that gave people the opportunity to sign up for daily green living tips, and there are plenty. If you are hardcore about the 'living green' idea, then sites such as Treehugger.com , inhabitat.com , the Planet Green Channel are all great.

For newbies though, I thought that a site that was a little less overwhelming would be a great start. That is where Ideal Bite comes in, and I so far I love it.

Their top 10 Tips for going green include getting rid of junk mail, the a/c versus windows down issue, and Phantom Loads (you'll just have to click to find out about this one!).

Each new tip has a Bang for the Bite fact that shows how much impact can be done with the tip.

A Cocktail Fact is also included, which are neat tidbits that can be used as ice breakers to to start a discussion about the green living tip of the day.

Their concept of making green living a trendy idea definitely will appeal to many people who are a little afraid of taking the larger leaps into green living. They even include a blog section, as well as a 'share your own tip' section so that new ideas are always being contributed.

Go check out Ideal Bite and share with all of your friends, especially the ones a little afraid of Going Green. :o)