As the year quickly comes to a close, many are reflecting upon the year's passing and planning for 2010. While living a sustainable lifestyle or "green living" has become more of the norm, those living with eco awareness are questioning how well they took eco action in 2009 and how they can add more sustainability concepts in their life in 2010.An interesting observation noted in our personal sustainability programs is that a sustainable lifestyle often means different things to different people. Of more interest is that perspective on living green changes and evolve as you live it. For instance, what may be considered "just crazy out there" living green at the onset of the year may later in the year be one’s new norm.
Review the components that comprise a sustainable lifestyle. Acknowledge yourself for the areas in which you had success and begin exploring the areas that you would like to bring eco awareness to in 2010.
Green living areas for thought:
- Organics: visit your local farmer's market for organic fruits and veggies and use organic personal care and clothing from natural fibers.
- Recycling: recycle everything! Paper, materials, home items, and more!
- Energy efficiency: purchase energy efficient appliances. Buy and use renewable or wind energy and monitor your use of energy.
- Water: get to know what is in your water and use it efficiently.
- Indoor air quality: use chemical free cleaners, live plants, sustainable fabrics and paint in your home. Your indoor air quality will improve and you'll support sustainable businesses producing green products.
- Green your home
- Reduce your use of paper and eliminate junk mail
- Innovate and inspire your employer and coworkers and green your work
- Explore socially responsible investing
- Bring eco awareness to your workouts
- Green your travel
- Buy local
- Buy recycled
- Buy in bulk
- Buy environmental and socially responsible products/ services
- Purchase items with less packaging
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