Well, it's that time of the year again. Time to reflect, assess and re-evaluate.Last year, I purchased more local and organic food, incorporated more vegan and raw foods into my diet, ventured back into thrift stores for fashion purchases,bought less stuff, introduced a few business groups to the green economy, invested in socially responsible stock funds and spent less time at the gym, more on the pavement. Wow! That's a lot of green stuff! So here are my top ten 10 green goals for 2010.
- Take the bus to work one day a week
- 20% of clothing purchases from thrift, consignment shops, 20% organic or fair trade
- Obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design) accreditation
- Green renovation of my bathroom and invest in low flow household water fixtures
- Take advantage of tax credits for green appliance purchase
- Apply permaculture principles in my garden and plant more edibles (this will be a challenge, as my garden is shady)
- Host green events including a women's trade show, an Earth Day party and a garden party
- Promote Power of Placed Based Educational Principles in my Green Schools Action Circle
- Act as a Green Coach to an African American business
- Make five green business presentations
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Since you are looking for green clothing (20%), check out these organic cotton clothes by Machja.
I can guarantee you the high quality of these eco-friendly products, since I work for this company. :)
Thank you both for sharing your resources. I am a member of our local chapter of USBGC, so I will take my course there. I will check out the eco-friendly fashions provided by Machja.
Have a great New Year!
Good luck! I adore my bus rides - perfect to study French, listen to music, read or just reflect. I now acquire all my clothes through thrift/consignment stores and clothing swaps and try and make the most of what I have.
My goals:
1) Reduce my water consumption (i.e., shorter showers).
2) Continue to declutter by donating items and hosting additional clothing swaps
3) Avoid food waste as much as possible.
Happy New Year!
Thanks Vegan Good Life. Those are great goals. Cute chicken! Have a great year!
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