Does your list of New Year resolutions include living a greener and more Eco-friendly lifestyle? If it doesn’t you may want to consider adding just a couple to start. To help you decide where to start here is a list of the top 8 ”green” New Year resolutions of 2012 according to Huff Post Green:
- Buy less bottled water- Throwing away plastic is just a waste and a hazard.
- Driving less-Cutting down on the use of Carbon Dioxide Emissions is beneficial not only to our health but to the environment as well.
- Use reusable shopping bags-A top choice when heading to the grocery store.
- Shorter shower times-Save water by knocking out those half hour long showers.
- Cut down on the meat products-Cutting down on meat can help save more animals from abuse and harm.
- Recycle paper-This is a recycling favorite as it saves paper waste.
- Earth friendly cleaning products-Using these types of cleaner prevents harsh chemicals from entering the home and protects your health as well.
- Compost-Turn your scraps into compost. It can act as healthy fertilizers for your garden, etc.
So what do you think? Do you think you can at least adopt one of these resolutions to start living a greener lifestyle? Starting with one is better than not starting at all. You can really make a difference in making Eco-Friendly choices.
Source: Huff Post Green
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