Here are my personal goals so far:
Reduce my carbon footprint:
I am a case-worker for a living, and I drive A LOT! I would estimate at this point that I drive 300-600 miles a month. I do NOT drive an energy-efficient car, and right now, I can't afford to trade my car in. My immediate goal is to drive only when absolutely necessary (like for work). I've been planning out my driving trips so that I'm using as little gas as possible and it saves time as well. I'm planning to go get my bike now that I have a place to store it.
The second part of reducing my carbon footprint involves the energy use in my home. I'm moving into a larger apartment, and my unit is all-electric. I'm researching ways to use less energy, such as fluorescent light bulbs, which not only save energy but will save me money as well!
Reduce the amount of processed foods I eat:
I have been talking with friends and family about organic vs. non-organic for a while. I happened to watch Oprah a couple weeks ago, and saw her show about the movie Food Inc. While I haven't seen the movie yet, I decided then and there to stop TALKING about eating more healthily but to actually DO IT. I also vowed to start cooking more (I cook a lot already though honestly), and to cut out fast food. The fast food part is going to be a process for me, because it requires a lifestyle change, i.e., preparing food ahead of time, and packing meals either the night before or the morning of. I don't own a microwave, which forces me to actually COOK, using an actual stove. :-) It's amazing how many people don't use their stove that often any more. I am also being smarter about my food choices, and where I shop.
I hope that you enjoy following along with me, and I also hope that I inspire you to make some changes of your own.
The Green Gemini
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