GOING GREEN GOT YOU GREEN?

As the new year approaches I always spend time thinking about the past year(s) and what I want to do the upcoming year to improve my life - physically, emotionally, economically, etc.

I've really made some great strides in the area of 'going green' - but boy do I have a ways to go.

It can really be overwhelming if you think of it. I know if I feel that way, then others probably do also.

Where to start?

Well, if everyone made just ONE change this year - the benefits would be HUGE!

Here are some small everyday changes you can make:

1. Use 'reusable' tote bags - "Just say 'NEITHER' to the bagger's question of ....Paper or Plastic?"
Remember, even if you're at a store other than a retail store - and they start to drop ONE or TWO items in a bag...DECLINE the bag!
2. Give up your plastic water bottles - not only will you save money...but you will be saving the landfills. Do you know that many places still do not have recycle programs for plastics. Get yourself a stainless steel water bottle and filter your tap water.
3. Love your morning "Java"? Skip the drive-thru and get yourself a stainless steel travel mug and brew at home.
4. Bring your own lunch supplies - an insulated carrier, reuseable utensils and reusable food containers.
5. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs.

This is an area where "a little bit goes a long way"!