FAQ: New Years Resolutions

Looking  to make 2012 your greenest year yet? Consider one (or more) of the following resolutions:

• Recycle as much as you can. Sure, you put your #1 and #2 plastics in the bin with your aluminum and glass, but did you know you can recycle #5 plastics at Whole Foods Market? Consult our “What to Recycle” spreadsheet and go the extra mile.
• Choose to Reuse. If you haven’t received a free reusable water bottle from our office, be on the lookout for opportunities this semester. If you have, use your bottle every day! Do yourself and the planet a favor and drink clean, (almost) free tap water instead of bottled.
• Cut the power. Make it your resolution to change one thing about your energy use. Cold office? Throw on an extra layer or blanket instead of reaching for the space heater. Even making a point of turning off your electronics at the end of the day, instead of putting them into hibernate can have a huge impact.
• Eat fresh, local food. It may be the dead of winter, but you can still resolve to make one meal a week with local meat, dairy or fruits and veggies. By doing so, you will receive a higher quality product with a smaller carbon footprint that supports the local economy.
• Be a change agent. Convince at least one friend, coworker or relative to do something sustainable with you. Bring them to the Earth Day Fair in April, show them how to recycle, take a trip to a farmers market or just talk to them about sustainability.