The "Gotcha" Green Game

During the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives, working toward a greener environment can seem like one more burden. However, if you’re serious about living responsibly and contributing to a better environment, there are plenty of fun things you can do that will not only make the world a greener place, but will reduce the strain on your pocketbook.

Here’s this month’s solution to greener living for you and your family:

The “Gotcha!” green game

In almost every home, lights are left on when no one is in the room or appliances are left running when not in use. You can save money and help the environment with this simple game.

One member of the family can be responsible for catching everyone else being green. Here’s how it works: When the rest of the family does things like turning off the television when no one is watching, powering down an unattended PC, or turning off a light in a room that no one is using, the appointed member of the family is responsible for catching the responsible party in the act by saying “Gotcha being green!” The “Catcher” can keep a weekly log of the activity. At the end of the week, whichever family member is caught the most times can receive a special treat like a trip to the park or getting to choose the family meal for a night. Family members can take turns being the person responsible for catching the others practicing green behaviors.

This amusing activity can be a blast for the whole family! At the same time, you’ll save money and know that you’re doing your part to make our world a better place.