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Living a Green & Sustainable Lifestyle

Written by Crissy Schneider | Published Sunday, 24 January 2010 15:49 |

You are sure to have noticed in coming to Canada the initiatives taking place here towards creating and promoting a greener lifestyle for everyone. 
Protecting our environment and our health is a very important issue on everyone’s mind.  There are a vast number of ways to make simple changes at home to help our environment and move towards a more sustainable lifestyle.  You can make changes in the types of energy you use at home, how you get around, what you eat and, of course, the action you take by getting involved and encouraging others to make changes.

Here are the top 10 ways to live a sustainable lifestyle and help save the environment.


1. Carpool, walk, bike or take public transportation
2. Drive a fuel efficient vehicle
3. Eat locally grown produce whenever possible
4. Eat a meat-free meal at least one day per week, or become a vegetarian!
5. Use non-toxic natural cleaning products in the home
6. Use non-toxic alternatives to chemical pesticides on your lawn and houseplants
7. Buy Energy Star appliances
8. Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs
9. Check your windows, doors and walls for drafts and seal them properly
10. Get Involved! Stay informed on the issues and take action whenever you can.  Spread the word and encourage others to make changes towards sustainable living.

Making these simple, gradual changes to your current lifestyle is the easiest way to move towards creating a greener lifestyle.  Start with an easy one, like replacing all your light bulbs, and work your way up from there.  Take the time to evaluate your current habits and see where you can make changes that work for you. 
Your children and your planet will thank you for it.

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