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It's Resolution time again, and as we all struggle to reform and renew our personal pledges, take a moment to think about how your individual improvements can create a greater worldwide impact. Thanks to our friends at simplesteps.org we have some help for those looking to act a little greener in the new year.
"Resolutions for a Greener New Year"
This year make a few resolutions that are easy to keep. Pledge to take a couple simple steps, one at a time, to live healthier, reduce waste and tread a little more lightly. Do one or do them all but each is a beginning, a small step to a more balanced life. Start by eating well, then take a couple steps to simplify your life and cut down on clutter.
Eat well!
Buy organic <http://www.simplesteps.org/content/view/1/103/37/> when you can particularly peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines and strawberries, which commonly contain the most pesticides.
Eat more locally grown food <http://www.simplesteps.org/content/view/1/192/37/> . In season produce that hasn't flown half-way around the world will be fresher, tastier and cuts down on pollution.
Stop buying tomato-based canned food and drink less soda. The linings of the cans leach BPA into your food and drink.
Avoid fish high in mercury and choose fish that are sustainably caught to ensure a steady supply for years to come.
Simplify!
Grab that stack of holiday catalogs and log onto Catalog Choice <http://www.catalogchoice.org/> to put a stop to unwanted catalogs <http://www.simplesteps.org/content/view/1/195/37/> .
Don't spray pesticides to control pest in your home. Safer alternatives are more effective and longer lasting.
Carry a reusable bag and refuse plastic bags -- no more breaking, tearing or blowing in the wind.
Save!
If you're leaving a trail of 12 oz. plastic water bottles in your wake, buy an aluminum reusable bottle instead.
Take a couple simple steps to save a lot of energy. Start by disabling your computer's screensaver and setting it to 'sleep' after 5 minutes of activity. Shut it off when you're done.
Don't buy clothes that need to be dry cleaned. Many fabrics can be safely washed or spot cleaned at home, even if the label says 'dry clean only'. Almost all dry cleaning uses toxic chemicals that linger on your clothes and in the air <http://www.simplesteps.org/content/view/1/198/41/> .
Clean your home with natural products, just about anything can be cleaned with vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda or Borax.
Reuse and Recycle!
Every piece of paper, bottle and jar counts. Every TV, answering machine and old computer really counts by keeping toxic chemicals out of our air and water.
Before tossing something, donate it or offer it to others.
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