Summary：Going Green: 12 Simple Steps for 2012

From
http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/going-green-12-simple-steps-for-2012/




What you can do

1. Recycle
• Put separate containers next to your trash can, each for bottles, cans, paper, whatever
2. Turn off the lights
• Turn of lights in the daytime or when you are leaving for a long while
3. Make the switch (of your light bulbs)
• Replace incandescent bulbs with CFL or LED ones
4. Turn on the tap
• Stop drinking bottled water, they are not better and cost you much
• Find a way to purify tap water
5. Turn down the heat
• Turn down your thermostat or use a programmable thermostat
6. Support food recovery programs
• Encourage your local restaurants and grocery stores to partner with food rescue organization
• Donate any non-perishable canned and dried foods
7. Buy local
• Go to farmers markets or local farms for your products, eggs, dairy and meat
8. Get out and ride
• Use your city's bike share programto run short errands and commute to work
• Ride on the bike lane or trail if there are ones
9. Share a car
• Join a car share program
10. Plant a garden
• Plant some lettuce in the window box
11. Compost
• Learn how to compost at HowToCompost.org and then practice
12. Reduce your meat consumption
• Progressively cut down on the amount of meat you consume week by week, or month by month