LAZY PERSON’S GUIDE TO BEING ECO-FRIENDLY:

Think you don’t have time to be green? Here are a few small things you can do that have a big impact and take hardly any effort.

Turn the Washing Machine Knob

90% of the energy used to wash clothes goes to heating the water, so the simple solution is … wash your clothes in cold water.

Buy Local Produce

 An Iowa State University report found apples in a supermarket that had traveled 1,726 miles to get there. A local apple, on the other hand, travels about 61 miles.

Stay Eco-Clean With Plant-Based Products

 Typical soaps, including hand soap, dishwashing soap and laundry detergent, are petroleum based. They can also contain unhealthy chemicals.

Think Before You Print

If you insist on putting something to paper, then take a minute to set your printer to print double-sided, thereby reducing your paper usage by 50%.

Slow Down & Drive Decently

By driving aggressively (speeding, rapid acceleration, frequent braking), you lower your gas mileage by up to 33%. Driving a hybrid aggressively can be even less efficient than a gas-powered car, as demonstrated on the Brit TV show “Top Gear”.

Bank & Pay Bills Online 

Do you really need a paper copy of every deposit slip, withdrawal slip, and statement? Sunmark offers paperless options. Also, be on the look out for Sunmark Shred Days. Twice a year, during spring and fall, Sunmark offers the community an opportunity to safely destroy any personal information, such as old files and financial records, at no cost to you. Sign up for the Sunmark 360 newsletter and we'll keep you posted on our shred day schedule. If you bank with Sunmark, look or ask for our free shred bins at all Sunmark locations for everday shredding needs.