The Green Resolution!
Posted by Sprouts Staff
This year many of our friends, family, and colleagues New Year’s resolutions sound something like this: I’m going to exercise more, eat healthier, make more time to volunteer, and be more organized. It’s the standard promises made to make the coming year better for ourselves. Yet, there is one resolution missing in these goals we strive for: the green resolution, the resolution to better our environment and planet.
Some people think going green is going to terribly disrupt what they are used to or that it’s too hard to go green and recycling is enough. For these people, baby steps are the best way to start the green change over. If you are this person, then this coming New Year resolve to change one thing in your life to make your existence a little greener. Maybe you change to more energy efficient light bulbs or use more environmentally friendly household cleaners. Maybe you could carpool to work or replace a broken appliance with ones that are more energy efficient. If everyone does something small in the effort to go green the impact on the planet will be huge.
For those of you who already have incorporated green living in your daily routine, see if you can assist the people in your life with their transition into a greener lifestyle. Sometimes our friends just need that extra push or someone to talk to about greening their lives. See if you can inspire others to become as passionate about the environment and planet as you are.
Let’s make a resolution to not just better ourselves, but better our environment, better our planet and make the green resolution!
Below are more suggestions on how to live a greener life and commit to the green resolution.
1. Recycle: Most cities offer recycling bins and it is one of the easiest ways to live greener.
2. Send plantable greeting cards versus ones that can be thrown away.
3. Buy locally grown produce at farmers markets in your community.
4. Start a garden that will attract honey bees and other pollinators.
5. Create a compost pile to fertilize your yard and garden.
6. Donate unused or reusable goods to local thrift stores or collection agencies.
7. Replace old or broken appliances with energy efficient ones.
8. Invest in low flow toilets and showerheads.
9. Walk or ride a bike to nearby places instead of driving.
10. Keep reusable canvas bags in your car for when you go shopping.
11. Use less water by only doing full loads of laundry, taking shorter showers, and turning off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth
12. Replace you’re A/C air filter once a month.
13. Unplug electronic appliances when not in use or attached them to a power strip and turn the power strip off.
14. Switch to energy efficient lighting by using compact florescent light bulbs or LED light bulbs
15. Use recycled paper products.
16. Buy green non-toxic cleaners for your house, clothes, and car.
17. Plant a tree.
18. Adopt green friendly products as part of your normal purchasing routine.
19. Purchase a reusable water bottle versus buying one time use bottles of water.
20. Learn about local, regional, and national environmental issues and participate through volunteer efforts and raising awareness
Click here to send Sprouts Plantable Greeting Card to remind your family, friends, and colleagues to make a green resolution for the 2010 New Year.
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