Save the environment: Move closer to work, right?

In  February of this year, I moved into an apartment in West Hartford. The move gets me closer to work, close enough that I can walk, if something happens to my car. I also have a direct connection to the Hartford Train Station by bus, which means I can get just about anywhere I would want to go. So, the the first thing I started doing, now that I've moved closer to work was to start driving back over to the other side of the river to see my friends and family. It's sort of counterproductive, but I know I make at least one trip less than I would've otherwise, which offsets my 3 mile regular commute to work, so my use of gas is at least a wash. It's really hard for me to change my life in a way that is good for the environment and my wallet.

Natural transportation and lifestyle changes seem to be the easiest way to do something positive for the environment. So, I've been working on a list of things that you can do to help the environment, which would be beneficial to do regardless of the environmental impact.

1. Grocery Bags: I get free grocery shopping bags everywhere, and they're washable, which is a big plus. Bring these along to the grocery store, some stores like Sams or Aldi or that really sketchy grocery store next to the laundromat require that you bring your own bags, anyway.
2. Drink less or brew your own: That's right we live in America, and you're getting to the bar somehow. We're not going to mention any names, but you shouldn't be doing that. Use an Uber, if you really need to go. Plus the transportation of all those glass bottles...
3. Bring your own cup: Let's be honest, paper cups suck more than the question, "What size is this?" It's a pint / medium / grande, all the other sizes imply that you have mental complex. Frankly, I think I have a mental complex because a medium in English is a large in Italian. And if I ask for a large at Starbucks by accident, I have no idea what I'm going to get. 
4. Buy in Bulk: I'm lazy. I don't want to make multiple trips. Walmart has giant bags of frozen vegetables and giant bags of rice. This is great. Plus, if you run out of money you won't starve for a while. 
5. Get on better terms with your refrigerator: Food isn't good forever. Check the frige before you open something new, go shopping, use something frozen. You'll eat fresher and save money.