What a blessing it is to call an island home.  No matter where you are in the world or what place you call home chances are that is where your heart is.  When you think of home, two things come to mind your love for your home, and a need to protect it.  With this in mind, do what you can to help protect the environment.  Below are 7 tips to live an eco chic lifestyle.  1. Use energy efficient appliances, such as brands like Energy Star.  Bonus: using energy efficient appliances help reduce your electricity bill while helping the planet. P.S.- When you are not using your appliances or energy consuming products like your tv, computer, phone charger, etc in addition to turning them off when not in use, remember to unplug these items.  It actually makes a difference in your  savings on your electricity bill, even if it is a small amount.  When electric items are turned off and still plugged in they are still using electricity. 2. Use energy efficient lightbulbs. …