Happy New and have a Green Year!

Green New Year's Resolutions

By Bill Slawski,

I’ve been working upon and considering some of the things that I might do to lessen my environmental impact upon the Earth and others, and thought that it might be worth sharing those here:

1. Stop using plastic bags from where you shop. I’ve been carrying environmentally friendly reusable shopping bags in my car, and I need to start remembering to carry them with me into the grocery stores.

2. Cut back on your car usage – walk or bike more, consolidate trips and errands so that you can drive less, and investigate telecommuting and public transportation opportunities – even carpooling or taking public transportation one day a week can make a difference.

3. Drive smarter to help reduce the amount of fuel that you use when you do drive. Proper maintenance on your car can make driving safe, use less fuel, and make your car last longer.

4. Replace old appliances with more energy efficient ones, including Energy Star certified appliances

5. Buy locally grown and organic produce – look for local farmer’s markets and stands, organic sections in your grocery store, locally grown produce signs and labels, and natural food and coop stores in your area.
6. Recycle – learn about local recycling programs, and encourage their use in your community.
7. Donate unused and reusable items to your local thrift shops or other places that can use them.
8. Get informed about, and use recycled paper products for your home and for your office.

9. Use green and non-toxic cleaners for your house, your clothes, and your car.

10. Learn about and participate in community conservation and cleanup projects

11. Adopt a park or outdoor place to keep clean.

12. Start a garden, and learn how to compost

13. Insulate your home hot water heater – save money and energy

14. Fix leaky water fixtures and investigate low flow toilets and showerheads

15. Replace heater filters as recommended, seal and insulate ductwork in unheated basements and other areas, and have your heating system checked once a year. It will take less energy to heat your home, and the internal environment of your home will be safer and cleaner.

16. Replace water system filters in your home as recommended. The water pressure in your home will be stronger, and the water you drink will be safer.

17. Replace light bulbs with more energy efficient and longer lasting bulbs such as compact fluorescent light bulbs or LED light bulbs.

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