Nowadays it’s hip to be eco friendly. It’s the latest trend – like camouflage or raw food. If celebrities are doing it, we should too! (Eco) green is definitely the new black.
New ‘designer’ eco tips are popping up everyday. But let’s take a moment to think back when being eco-friendly was not so hip. When Saved By The Bell ruled the airways and Earth Day was that one day a year you remembered not to litter and plant a tree if you had time. So, in place of designer ideas and trendy green traditions, let’s get back to the basics. The core (and obvious) ways you can improve your planet. - Turn off the lights when exiting a room. In the words of teenagers from 1995, “DUH!” - Next time you think about throwing your candy wrapper (or organic, gluten-free, pesticide-free, hand made, power bar wrapper) out the window…well, DON’T! - Turn off the water when brushing your teeth. Let’s not forget this harrowing video from Sesame Street. - Remember the first wave of recycling fever? Where all you were asked to do was recycle soda cans? Well guess what? That’s still something you should do! - Go plant a tree. Not to be confused with the dismissive phrase “go climb a tree.” (Which you should do if you don’t follow these tips.) There. Wasn’t that a lovely walk down memory lane? Now go put those classic moves back into your daily routine. Besides, vintage is SOOO IN. |