One Small Step
It's hard to break old habits. This year, make one resolution to support the environment. Can you bring a cloth bag to the grocery store instead of using plastic or paper bags? Can you resolve to use both sides of a sheet of paper? Can you ride your bike to school just one day a week?
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ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference todayDecember 30, 2011
Support A Soldier
Even if don't know anyone serving in the military you can send a letter that will be distributed to soldiers longing for a word from home. Anysoldier.com lists military members serving overseas who are willing to accept mail and distribute it to troops who don't have family. December 29, 2011
Don't Judge
Try to live an entire day without judging people. Don't assume that someone who looks mean or unpleasant is always that way. December 28, 2011
Honor People's Feelings
Don't dismiss other people's feelings. Let them know you understand why they feel the way they do, even if you don't feel that way yourself. December 27, 2011
Buy Fresh Produce
Many communities have a program called "community supported agriculture" or CSA. Families who sign up for this program can get one bag of organically-grown fruits and vegetables each week. Organic produce tastes delicious. It keeps both you and the environment healthy. To find a CSA program near you go here. December 26, 2011
Just Say No...
...to the Yellow Pages. It takes 19 million trees and billions of kilowatts of evergy to produce the yellow pages each year. You can find the same information on yellowpages.com. To learn how to stop receiving the yellow pages in your area, go here. December 25, 2011
Greener Next Year
After Christmas is a great time to purchase energy saving LED Christmas lights. If you're planning to go to the after Christmas sales, look for gift wrap and cards made from recycled paper. December 24, 2011
Keep Peace In Your Heart
Try to live a more peaceful life. Whenever you find yourself getting upset, breathe in and say "peace" then breathe out and say "peace." December 22, 2011
Protect Marine Animals
Cut up plastic six-pack rings before recycling or disposing of them in the trash. Thousands of birds, fish, and other marine creatures die needlessly from entanglement in these rings. This is one of the most important way things you can do to help marine animals. |
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