No longer the exclusive enclave of the granola crunching crowd, going green is beginning to sink into the consciousness of most everyone and ever so slowly, the wave of action to save the environment from destruction is lifting off of the ocean floor.

And what a wave it is!   Every day we are met with attention grabbing headlines on:

-         global warming
-         toxic waste in our waterways
-         waste plastic
-         recycling
-         deforestation
-         poisons in our homes
-         mineral depleted soil
-         nutrient starvation

and the list goes on.  It is enough to get sucked into the vortex of overwhelm!

We all want to do the right thing, but where do we start?  The onslaught is like a tidal wave and it is easy to be overcome with a feeling of helplessness … “How can I, just one person make a difference?”

But I, just one person, can make a difference.  Everyone has read or heard of the Power of One.  Battles have been fought and won, because of one.   The challenge is to choose your battles – some are beyond your control, some are within your grasp.  Here are just a few steps that everyone can take:

Reduce Carbon Emissions:  The bete noir of carbon emissions , hands down, is our love affair with our cars.  With just a little bit of planning, you can significantly reduce the number of miles you drive each month:

-  take public transit where available
-  plan your errands around one trip
- car pool, if buying a new vehicle choose a hybrid
-  cycle if visiting nearby
-  walk to short distance destinations.

Mother nature will thank you, your body will love you and your wallet will get fatter.