Please consider doing everything you can to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Restore! I am amazed at how many people still have no clue as to how really simple this can actually be. Here in the Lehigh Valley of PA things that can be recycled are paper, junkmail, paperboard (cereal box type material), cardboard, newspaper, magazines, plastics #1-7, steel, aluminum, copper, other scrap metals, all automobile oils, vegetable oil, cellphone, batteries (auto and home), eyeglasses… Even clothing and household goods can be donated to needy families that will appreciate them, there are plenty of secondhand shops throughout the region. Craigslist is another great way of giving things away for free or even making a few bucks in the process. http://craigslist.org
If you do not live in the Lehigh Valley where we are so fortunate to be able to easily do our part, then start insisting that your local governments start taking action to do their part in providing something other than a landfill option.
You can even go as far as building or restoring your home or business with renewable or recycled products, Low or No VOC (volatile organic compounds) that create harmful off gasses. Don’t forget to plan for clean electricity and energy efficiency. This website can help you to find local resources~ http://paenergyfest.com
Even if you do not own the place that you live or work, you can still do your part to minimize your footprint. Turn off lights, TV, or computer when no one is using them, when searching for something online use http://blackle.com, reduce and recycle whatever you can. At my previous places of employment I always found ways to recycle things that would have been tossed. I have shown up with my own paper recycling bin, or have collapsed boxes and taken them to the recycle center on my own time.
Please do not trash up the borrowed land you are living on when you can very easily do plenty to minimize and clean up your impact. You will not only be creating a healthier planet, your quality of life will be better for having done it.
Don’t forget to take your own bags when going shopping I have not been in any store that did not like me doing this.
If you read my Bio, you will find out that I even use earth ~ friendly products throughout my home. #1 Reason I use these products ~ Quality of Life for me and the planet. Why be sick and contaminated when you could be thriving instead!?
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