Using a waste of the Earth's resources, ultimately will impact not only in ourselves, but future generations. If each of us developing good habits green really can make a huge difference.
Take this quick test to see how well you're doing.
* Use biodegradable cleaning products?
* You consistently recycle all your household waste that is possible?
* You walk short distances, instead of using the car?
* You shut down your computer at night?
* You have a garden?
* Avoid buying products highly packed?
* That you intentionally buy locally produced products whenever possible?
* You use a cycle cold water to wash your clothes instead of hot?
* You reuse the other side of the paper photocopy for rough drafts or impressions?
* You exit your washing whenever possible instead of using the dryer?
* You have put a warning in your letterbox to stop junk mail?
* You turn off the tap when you brush your teeth?
* You donate good clothes, unwanted and possessions to charities?
* Turn the lights off when you leave the room?
* You mount a fuel efficient car?
* You car pool when you can do it?
* Keep pockets of your House warm in the winter, keeping the doors closed?
* Composting food scratches you and/or garden waste?
* Use energy saving light bulbs?
* You use recyclable bag for your purchases?
* Print cartridges recycling your computer?
* Clean up spills with a cloth, rather than disposable paper towels?
* You reuse plastic bags for other things?
* You cook two or more meals at the same time to save energy?
* You eliminate any hazardous waste (e.g. painting) properly?
* You disconnect devices on the wall instead of letting them in stand by mode?
* You choose appliances based on energy efficiency rating?
* You pass magazines to others when you have finished reading them?
* Stay informed of the problems that our environment?
* You belong to an organization that actively supports the green life ideals and practices?
The score:
For each question you said "Yes" to give yourself a point. here are the rankings:
25-30-well done! you are doing your part to conserve resources. keep up the good work!
10-25-room for improvement here. some changes of habit will make a difference.
10 or fewer-maybe it's time for a rethink? of course is for you, but if you would like to practice green life trying to introduce these behaviors in your life one by one.
Remember only takes 28 days to create a new habit. This means is that we make a conscious effort to practice a new behavior for 28 days after we do it automatically.
It's easy?
