On the 12th day of Christmas…
Submitted by Lisa Steadman on December 25, 2007 - 6:29 am
Whatever you’re doing today, whomever you’re with, I hope you have a very merry Christmas! And in hopes that you’ll have an even happier new year, I wanted to offer you one last gift idea. It’s actually a gift for the coming year. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably feel like you’ve heard plenty about global warming. Maybe you feel inspired, maybe you feel helpless. Either way, the following are some ways you, the savvy single gal, can go green in 2008 in hopes of helping the climate crisis:
Rethink your commute
It may not sound sexy, but cutting down on the time you spend in your car in traffic by yourself is the sexiest thing you can do for the environment! Look into public transit, rideshare, or if possible walk or bike to work. P.S. – Cute guys ride the subway!
Bring your own reusable bags when you shop
Check out Reusablebags.com for the many different reusable bag styles. Some are super cute, like the b happy bags and the gourmet insulated lunch totes.
Buy local
Shop at your local farmers’ market. Though the offerings can be more expensive, you can generally count on a higher quality product—and the entire purchase price goes directly to the farmer. Buying any goods produced locally saves energy by reducing the fossil fuels needed to transport food and other items across the country and around the globe.
Recycle
You’d be surprised how many things you can recycle! Not just aluminum cans and paper. Find out more!
Change the thermostat setting and install energy saving devices
Setting your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer can translate to substantial savings on your utility bills. When incandescent bulbs burn out, replace them with longer-lasting, low-energy compact fluorescent bulbs.
Buy and use non-toxic cleaning products in your home
Non-toxic cleaning products save money, time, and improve your indoor air quality. I happen to love Begley’s Best!
Donate (instead of throw out) old clothes and other items – even cell phones!
Give money to green causes
Organizations like Heifer International are known for their conservation efforts.
Even if you just make one or two small changes in the new year towards going green, you’ll make a difference. Plus, it feels great to give back! Nothing makes a savvy single gal look sexier than when she feels good about herself!
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