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For the past few years, I have been trying to be more and more conscious of my effect on our planet. I recycle everything I can - glass, plastic, aluminum, newspaper, cardboard, household paper and plastic grocery bags. But, more importantly I've been working harder at "precycling". I make a real effort not to buy things that come in excessive packaging, packaging that can't be recycled and most especially plastic containers. This is somewhat difficult but every little bit helps. I don't subscribe to the newspaper. I get all of my news online.
Right now, I'm trying to do away with paper towels. I have probably cut my use in half, but I'd like to get it down farther.
I've been slowly replacing my light bulbs as they burn out with CFL's. They've improved greatly from when they first came out!
I have also been working pretty hard at using less energy - cold water washes and hanging laundry out to dry, turning off lights, t.v.'s, etc.
Have you ever seen the show "Living with Ed" on HGTV? They're going to be doing a second season. Ed Begley, Jr. has a pretty interesting website, too.
Kathy
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