10 Easy Ways to Go Greener – Besides Recycling

1. Take the stairs!
2. Stop using disposable bags.
3. Buy a reusable water bottle, and stop buying plastic disposable bottles.
4. Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
5. Walk or ride a bike, when possible.
6. Turn off your computer completely at night.
7. Go paperless and pay your bills online.
8. Reuse scrap paper (print on two sides).
9. Unplug unused chargers and appliances.
10. Use fewer paper napkins. Better yet, use cloth napkins!

Are you currently doing something to help the environment? Have any thoughts on what else could help our planet? Leave a comment and let us know.

What to recycle in New York City

Recycling is the law in New York City and because it is free to residents, recycling everyday is an easy way to protect the environment and help stop global climate change. To learn click here.

Source: GrowNYC.org

Who Cares About this Planet?

“Who Cares About This Planet?” is a spoken word poem that expresses this conflict between concern and ignorance for our planet, written and performed by Made Wade. Made Wade is an emerging artist in Toronto who has performed on both local and international stages, most recently performing at TEDxToronto in 2011.

Click on the image below to watch the official video.