New Year’s Resolutions for the Planet

You probably have made resolutions for personal growth

and health. Why not make some for the health of the

planet? Take at least one of the suggestions under each

topic and turn it into a personal resolution. Post the list on

your refrigerator.

FOOD: Grow your own food, buy locally, join a CSA, shop

with a list, prepare for leftovers and soups, redo storage

containers sans plastic, build a compost bin.

ENERGY SAVINGS: Increase insulation, seal leaks, use

setback thermostat, layer clothes.

TRANSPORTATION: Walk, bike, take public

transportation, car upkeep, check out EV’s, carpool,

consolidate trips.

REMEMBER THE 4 R’s — reduce, repair, repurpose,

recycle all you can.

SAVE WATER: Fix leaks, turn off faucet when brushing

teeth, short showers, use soaker hoses.

GET OUTDOORS: Become knowledgeable about your

area, join clean-ups, plant trees & a pollinator garden.

ADVOCATE FOR NATURE: Write, call, donate, vote.

Earth Steward action Add to the list — check progress

Source: Previous Tidbits