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The start of a new year is a great time for new beginnings. If you have been thinking of going green, make 2010 your year! There are so many great books available on greening your home and your lifestyle; it is definitely worth a trip to your local library to check it out. Also, you can pick up some great tips on the web. Here are a few of the top Green New Year’s resolutions I have found posted for 2010. To green your 2010:
- Stop using plastic bags – remember your re-usable shopping bags and you may be ahead of the curve if plastic ones become outlawed in your community.
- Plant some trees – in your back yard or the community at large. More trees will help us all breathe a little easier.
- Cut back on driving your car. If you have public transportation options available to you, try switching to the train or bus one day a week or organize a once-a-week carpool with your neighbours or coworkers. You’ll save on fuel, tolls, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by removing cars from the road. If you can walk to work or to run your errands, even better. You’ll get in shape and reduce carbon emissions.
- Upgrade to energy efficient appliances and remember to turn off all power sources not in use.
- Consume less this year. While our purchases keep the economy going, most of us buy far more than we need. Ask yourself if you REALLY need what you are purchasing, or is it (and all the packaging) just destined for the landfill. Reduce, re-use and recycle!
- Buy local. Take the time to consider if your meal came from the farm or from a factory. Buying local food may not only be healthier, it reduces your carbon footprint – think of how many miles your food has traveled, how many chemicals were used, and how much pollution and waste have been generated in your foods production.
- Clean green and reduce the chemicals in your home. Learn to make your own natural cleaning solutions from common ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, and borax – or switch to organic cleaning products. Using less harmful chemicals in your home is not only good for the environment; it is healthier for your family.
Small steps can lead to big changes. Taking the time to learn more about the environment and issues that affect the health and well being of our earth and families is great way to start. Wishing you all a Happy & Green New Year!
