We can call this my Earth Day Resolution (Originally posted Apr 12, 2008 on my Myspace Blog). Here are some of the things I've been doing, and plan to start doing in order to do my part on this place called Earth (The list will be updated periodically). X'd items are things I have already instilled in my life.
(x) Refill ink cartridges
(x) Recycle plastic, aluminum, glass, and paper
(x) Do not throw anything besides wood in a bonfire
(x) Leave nothing on the trail that isn't completely biodegradable
(_) Use and re-use my material possessions until they are un-salvageable
(x) Carpool whenever possible
(x) Start a vegetable garden (and loving it!)
(x) Start a compost pile (See "Dirty Business and Shower Curtains")
(x) Turn off lights that I am not using
(_) Install energy efficient lights/windows (when I get a new house)
(x) Buy Organic
(_) Buy Local (this is actually better for the environment than Organic)
(x) Buy All Natural (cat/dog food too!)
(_) Ride a bike to work (gotta buy one first!)
(x) Help spread the word about changing our habits
(x) Use cloth grocery bags or no bag at all
(x) Use non-vinyl shower curtains (That strong smell you notice in most curtains is toxic!)
(x) Minimize use of microwave
(x) Use carpet sweeper as substitute for vacuum (but still vacuum sometimes)
(_) Use non gas powered yard tools (mowers, trimmers, etc)
(x) Reduce (and eventually eliminate) intake of High Fructose Corn Syrup (it's in sodas, syrups, candies... and is completely unhealthy)
(x) Turn off power strips and unplug electronic devices when out of town
(x) Buy Eco-Friendly soaps and detergents
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