Be the Change>>>
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better. It’s not." -Dr. Seuss (The Lorax)
As I stuff down my afternoon lunch, I noticed a big change in my water bottle (Poland Spring®) it has almost transformed into a Nerf shape with a better grip. Now that probably wasn’t the full intention of the folks from Maine, which recently unveiled its new Eco-Shape™ bottle with this in mind, “Our new bottle looks and feels different because it is purposely designed with an average of 30% less plastic to be easier on the environment”. Below are 10 friendly tips on how you and I can be a little easier on the environment. -From Baron Lands Star Lake Gazette December 2007
Start Today
Right now, think of something you can personally do at work and make a commitment to do it. Your change in behavior is critical to influencing responsible stewardship in others.
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Turn off your computer when you leave at night.
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Carry a water bottle to refill instead of buying bottled water.
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Print double-sided copies in the office whenever possible.
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Re-use the back of used copy paper for in-house copies.
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Switch all your lights to fluorescent bulbs.
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If you bring lunch, never buy over-packaged food. Keep it fresh!
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Carry cloth bags for shopping; don't use thin plastic shopping bags.
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Buy organic, shade grown, Fair Trade Certified coffee.
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Bike, skate, or walk instead of driving when possible.
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Share your discoveries in nature (especially with children my emphasis). Talk about your feelings.
Provided by Zayanne Thompson, Program Department Head at YMCA Camp Surf
+ Additional Online Resources:
Children & Nature Network
No Child Left Inside
An Inconvenient Truth