// Use this file to update the Tip of the Day content
var TipOfTheDay = new Array(32); 

//this list will cover up to 31 days of a month based on the day of the month

TipOfTheDay[1] = "Re-route your commute and walk or bike if you live close enough.";
TipOfTheDay[2] = "Make it habit to print on both sides of paper. ";
TipOfTheDay[3] = "Use cleaning products that are made from non-toxic materials and that are free of artificial dyes and synthetic scents. ";
TipOfTheDay[4] = "Always read the labels";
TipOfTheDay[5] = "Avoid disposable products and look for products you can re-use";
TipOfTheDay[6] = "Choose products that come with the least amount of packaging";
TipOfTheDay[7] = "Periodically air out your home, even in winter";
TipOfTheDay[8] = "Dust with a damp cloth to avoid sending dust particles back into the air ";
TipOfTheDay[9] = "Lower your thermostat. Buy a programmable thermostat.";
TipOfTheDay[10] = "Reuse your water bottle. Avoid buying bottled water. In fact, reuse everything at least once, especially plastics.";
TipOfTheDay[11] = "Check out your bathroom. Use low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets.";
TipOfTheDay[12] = "Start a compost in your back yard or on your rooftop. ";
TipOfTheDay[13] = "Buy foods locally. Check out Eat Local Challenge and FoodRoutes to get started. Buy locally made products and locally produced services. And buy in season.";
TipOfTheDay[14] = "Buy compact fluorescent light bulbs. You'll find more on energy-efficient products and practices at Energy Star.gov.";
TipOfTheDay[15] = "Turn off lights and electronics when you leave the room. 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).";
TipOfTheDay[16] = "Recycle your newspapers.";
TipOfTheDay[17] = "Car pool. Connect with other commuters at eRideShare.com.";
TipOfTheDay[18] = "Consider a car sharing service like Zipcar.com.";
TipOfTheDay[19] = "Ride a bike, walk, jog, or run.";
TipOfTheDay[20] = "Go to your local library instead of buying new books.";
TipOfTheDay[21] = "At holidays and birthdays, give your family and friends the gift of saving the earth. Donate to their favorite environmental group, foundation, or organization.";
TipOfTheDay[22] = "Get off junk mail lists. GreenDimes.com can get you started. They’ll even plant a tree for you!";
TipOfTheDay[23] = "with a steel cap, which seals much better than the standard issue cap. ";
TipOfTheDay[24] = "Buy products that use recyclable materials whenever possible.";
TipOfTheDay[25] = "If you use plastic grocery bags, recycle them for doggie poop bags or for small trashcan liners.";
TipOfTheDay[26] = "Bring your own bags to the grocery store. Given a choice between plastic and paper, opt for paper.";
TipOfTheDay[27] = "Consider organic cleaning products like vinegar, borax, and baking soda.";
TipOfTheDay[28] = "If you have a baby, consider using cloth diapers. To sign up for a diaper service to do the dirty work, check out the National Association of Diaper Services at diapernet.org";
TipOfTheDay[29] = "Consider buying a fuel-efficient car or a hybrid.";
TipOfTheDay[30] = "Landscape with native plants. Check out this article at EPA.gov/greenacres. ";
TipOfTheDay[31] = "Go paperless. Consider reading your newspaper and magazine subscriptions online. Switch to electronic banking and credit card payment, too.";