subject: Ecologically Friendly New Years Resolutions [print this page] Weve all made them. New Year resolutions. We swear off of sweets, alcohol, caffeine and bad relationships. We promise to exercise more, eat less and be all-around better people. And every now and then, one of these resolutions actually stick. We run that marathon. We finish that paperback copy of War and Peace. We start being a better spouse. Not perfect, mind you, but better. Its a start. Right?
Well, its about time to start making that New Years Resolution list. And its a good idea to make it a long one. After all, most of these good intentions never see the light of day. So to help you in your list-making process, here are few pre-packaged resolutions on how we can save on energy and be kinder to our planet.
Shorten your shower. You can save on your water bill and help your community simply by hopping out of the shower sooner. Lather up. Rinse up. Out of there.
Start a compost heap. 30% of household garbage is vegetables, leaves, etc. Segregate your refuse into trash, recyclables and compost. It will save you on fertilizer and it will lighten your load when you take out the garbage.
Change your bulbs. This year, say so long to incandescent bulbs. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs in your home or office. This will be better for the environment and save you money on your electricity bill too. Fluorescent bulbs can be found in most major retailers or can buy them here: www.ecolightbulbs.org/store
Shop for some shopping bags. Your options are no longer limited to paper or plastic. Buy a few fabric shopping bags and stow them in your car. Then bring them with you to the grocery store. Less to recycle, right?
Bookmark some cool, green websites. Like this one: www.dothegreenthing.com
Mind your Ps and Qs. Want to use less ink in your printer? Download a more ecologically friendly font like this one. It uses up to 20% less ink. Download it here for free: www.ecofont.eu/downloads_en.html
Eat less cow. Red meat is less healthy for you and less healthy for the planet. Thats right. The cultivation of beef generates massive amounts of greenhouse gasses that are warming the planet and using up valuable water resources.
Stop smoking. Again. This time may be a charm. Not only is smoking unhealthy and expensive, it pollutes the planet.
Plant a tree. Plant a tree with your child. Watch them both grow.
Walk more. Pick someplace you regularly go by car, and go there by foot at least once this year.
Have a happy new year and a happier planet.
by: Artie Megibben
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