Here are some simple steps that every Greenie can take to make a greater impact on the green movement:
1. Buy direct from farmers, co-ops and free-trade distributors
2. Eat minimally-processed food
3. Stick with organic and/or sustainably-grown foods and textiles whenever possible
4. Reuse any materials that you can before you buy new ones
5. Recycle paper, glass and plastics
6. Do not dispose of toxic waste (e.g. batteries, cell phones, computer electronics, light bulbs, paint, etc.) in the trash can
7. Take public transportation, carpool, walk, or ride your bike instead of driving alone in a car
8. Lower the heat in winter and raise the temperature in the summer; install fans to help better circulate the air rather than using energy to heat/cool it
9. Lower the temperature on your water heater
10. Buy only Energy Star appliances
No matter how hard-core you are, we still all make an impact on the Earth just by living in it. This is called our “Ecological Footprint.” If you’re interested in learning how big yours is, take the Ecological Footprint Quiz and compare yourself to others in the U.S. and worldwide. http://www.earthday.net/footprint/index.asp
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