Resolve to take care of the earth in 2008!
Resolutions are made and broken faster than you can say “global warming.” But, being a better steward of the earth is a resolution you can successfully achieve! Environmental awareness and stewardship don’t require overwhelming changes. We will offer you 52 simple things you can do to care for the earth. Each week, you can visit our website and read the green tip for the week. We will offer simple solutions to help you reduce your impact on the earth’s resources. Have a happy, green New Year!
Green Tip #8
Using Recycled Trash Bags
If you need to purchase trash liner bags, look for a brand with 100 percent postconsumer recycled content. Producing trash bags from recycled plastic requires less energy than manufacturing those same bags from virgin plastic.
If just one in ten U.S. households began purchasing trash bags made from 100 percent recycled materials, the annual energy savings could meet the heating needs of four thousand households in Fargo, North Dakota, for the entire year.
From the green book by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas M. Kostigen
