Beginning This Earth Day, I Will...

1. Change computer setting to energy saver mode.
2. Be sure to bring my cloth bags instead of using paper/plastic when grocery shopping.
3. Recycle paper and plastic, in addition to cans, to help reduce the amount of waste in landfills.
4. Use a reusable water bottle and bring a mug to the coffee house.
5. Recycle envelopes from the bank and use the same one all year.
6. Shop at a farmer's market and buy local and organic food.
7. Use environmentally friendly cleaning products.
8. Abstain from meat at least one day a week to curb carbon emissions from the livestock industry.
9. Organize a clean-up in my community and pick up litter whenever I see it.
10. Use a water-saving shower head.

Bonus: Want to calculate your carbon footprint? Try this Environmental Footprint Calendar.