2009 Green New Year Resolutions

(by Daniela Swider)

A new year is an opportunity to break away from the past and that's especially true for 2009. We couldn't wait to say good bye to the turmoil of 2008. As we look to our future, whether with renewed hope or trepidation, we make resolutions to do better in the new year. 

We are days away from January 20, when our new president will officially take the lead and try to pick up the pieces of this great country of ours. The task couldn't be more daunting and we are going to have to pitch in.

But what can we do? The answer may be quite simple. Think greener, live greener, be greener - lighten the load on the planet. Make a conscious effort to reduce, reuse and recycle. It is better for the Earth and our wallets. 

Speaking of wallets (and yes, many of them are lighter these days), use yours wisely. Even as we reduce our consumption, we still have to buy necessities. We vote with our wallets on a daily basis but we rarely think of it that way. Each purchase we make is a vote of confidence for the retailer and/or the manufacturer of the product or service we buy. As we spend our hard earned dollars we should ask ourselves: 

* Does this company deserve my vote?
* Will it use the money I give it wisely? Will it put my money towards research into greener, more efficient products or will it go to senior management bonuses and luxury retreats?
* Is this company a good corporate citizen/steward of the environment?
* Will it help steer the economy out of the current downturn and in the right direction?

Our purchase decisions alone have more power than we realize - so let's make them count. Look at the shift taking place in the power industry - more and more consumers are installing solar panels in their homes. Demand for power generated by alternative sources is higher, the long-term economics make more sense and as a result more utilities are adopting net metering and investing in solar, wind, geothermal etc.

Imagine being part of this type of transformation in every industry!

What else can we do? 

We'd love to hear from you.

Hope your 2009 is safe and prosperous!

Comments

[Puma Outlet]

still love every scrap I have left in my stash and ever project I've done with it! Thanks

for sharing.
People are always telling you what to do, but what's right for them may not be right for

you.I really wish I would of thought of that!

[vibrams 5 finger]

The world is your hands the playground, in addition to your happiness, who can't call it close.
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[christian shoes]

The first noticeable hit was in netbook sales. Growth of netbook sales slowed in the months leading up to the iPad's release, and then netbook sales growth went negative in April when the iPad hit Apple store shelves.

[christian shoes]

The first noticeable hit was in netbook sales. Growth of netbook sales slowed in the months leading up to the iPad's release, and then netbook sales growth went negative in April when the iPad hit Apple store shelves.

[christian shoes]

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