Switch to public transportation or
telecommuting at least twice a week to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Upgrade to a greener model when the need arises
to change cars. California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont have pledged to speed the construction of charging stations in their states and project collectively having 3.3 million battery-powered cars, plug-in hybrids and other clean-burning vehicles on their roads by 2025. To make clean and renewable home energy affordable and increase property values, Sunrun installs and maintains home solar power panels in 1,000 cities in 11 states for low and predictable monthly rates (
Sunrun.com).
Choose green products carrying the 1% for the Planet logo. Identify participating companies at
Tinyurl.com/ OnePercentPlanet.
Table Tips One-pot, slow-cooked hearty stews and soups—especially made with seasonal, locally-grown vegetables—use less energy and need less water to wash. A slow cooker can also steam rice, make yogurt or bake simple, whole-grain breads (
VitaClayChef.com). Dave Feller, CEO of
Yummly.com, in Redwood City, California, adds, “Slow cooking tenderizes meats and brings out fl avor, even in less expensive cuts. It’s also a timesaver.” Yummly recipes detail ingredients, cooking times and nutritional values. For family snacks, Terry Walters, the Avon, Connecticut, author of Clean Food and Clean Start, advocates going untraditional. “Get closer to the green plant than the processing plant,” she advises. At least once a week, she likes to try a new food. “Roasted chick peas, kale chips or a ‘pizza’ made from a rice tortilla, pasta sauce or pesto, and veggies all make ‘clean-food’ snacks.” (Recipes at
TerryWalters.net.) Keeping produce fresh can be a challenge, especially
when the average fridge can harbor millions of bacteria, according to testing by Microban Europe, UK. The BerryBreeze in-fridge automated device periodically circulates activated oxygen to prevent mold, keeping produce fresh longer and reducing spoiling to save grocery dollars(
BerryBreeze.com). Hannah Helsabeck, president of eco-friendly WildMint
Shop.com, shares can-free meal tips online. “It takes a little planning, but we can now avoid all the toxic chemicals used in processing foods and making cans. Let’s kick the can!” Also, check out local food Meetup groups. Penny Miller,
of Wichita Falls, Texas, says, “At our fi rst meeting, we saw examples of raised-bed gardens, rainwater harvesting, composting, native landscaping and container plants.”
Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via
AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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