Thursday, February 4, 2010 Nature
"Believe with all your heart that how you live your life makes a difference."
— Colin Beavan

10 Ways to Make a Difference

10 Ways to Make a Difference
Concerned about the future? Want to do something about greenhouse gases and climate change? Colin Beavan (founder of the No Impact Project who wrote a book about the year his family reduced their environmental impact to close to zero and found they were healthier, and happier as a result) lists ten actions for you to consider to reduce your carbon footprint. Ideas range from reduce your waste by reusing and repairing rather than replacing, and walk or bike to try an Eco-Sabbath by turning off the electricity and not buying anything for a day (or an hour).

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