Thanks to Josh and the Folks at Pangea Organics for listing 10 easy things we can do that will have a beneficial impact on the planet and our wallets! www.pangeaorganics.com
1. Give Up Using Paper Napkins, Paper Towels, Or Both. Get (or make!) a few sets of organic cloth napkins. Do your cleaning with old towels and/or t-shirts cut into smaller pieces. They are super-easy to throw in the washer to clean!
2. Use Low-Energy Light Bulbs. Switch to energy-saving light bulbs. They may cost a bit more, but can save you up to 10 times the price over their lifetime and use at least two-thirds of the energy of standard ‘incandescent’ bulbs.
3. Cut Down On Power. Turn off the TV, VCR, stereo or radio when not in use. Plug your electronic into power strips so you can conveniently switch off when you’re not using them. Unplug kitchen appliances when not in use like the toaster, coffee maker or juicer.
4. Cut Out Processed and Packaged Food. Food production is among the most energy-intensive industries and the commodity crops most commonly used in it (corn and soy) are produced using fossil-fuel fertilizers and pesticides and then trucked around the country in diesel-spewing trucks.
