Yes, it's that time! Spring cleaning time. Although it's still a little chilly, it is indeed spring and the perfect time to clean out the closets and basements... and also your footprint- your carbon footprint.
In the latest issue of Self there was a piece entitled, "Cleaning up your act," in which the author, Gayle Forman saved every piece of trash that she created in order to find ways to reduce her waste and "clean" her carbon footprint.
Forman started her day with a trip to the grocery store and brought her own bag. The article notes that "if every American BYOB'd (bring your own bag for those like me who are acronym challenged!), we'd nix 36.5 billion sacks a year!" The author also completed her day with a coffee run, buying water and ordering take out. She notes that good ways to slim your footprint are to carry a reusable mug or bottle, recycle when necessary and try to cook more!
One big step is just being aware of your consumption so you can make little changes that not only help the environment, but also your own health. What quick ways do you use to "clean" up your step?
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