Take a look around you

By Recycla

Every now and then, Recycla likes to step back from the larger eco issues and take a look at the small things that can make a difference in saving Planet Earth.  Here’s a short list of some the small, easy-peasy ways you can do your part:

• Burn soy or beeswax candles — paraffin candles contain toxins, while soy and beeswax do not.  Find them locally at your farmer’s market or online at Etsy.
• Eat meat-free at least once a week — producing a pound of beef consumes 145x more fossil fuels than a pound of potatoes.  (Bonus points if you grow your own potatoes!)
• Use bar soap — most liquid soap comes in nonrenewable plastic packaging.
• Get off of junk mail lists — save trees and produce less garbage and recycling.
• Use cloth napkins — they look prettier and keep trash out of landfills.
• Take reusable bags to the store — keep one in your car so that you always have it when you need it.
• Put recycling bins near your trash cans — make it easy for everyone to recycle.
• Use your dishwasher’s air dry cycle — skipping the heated dry cycle can cut your energy use by up to 50%.
• Hang your laundry to dry — if you don’t have a clotheslines, at least hang a few things on a drying rack.
• Consolidate your errands — take your car out less and then make it count.

Talk to the Eco Women:  What are some other simple ways to make a difference?