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Monthly Columns -
Mar/Apr 2011
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Written by ILG Staff
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Tuesday, 01 March 2011 00:00 |
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Indiana Living Green offers ways for you to make a difference.
G R E E N
- Exchange your standard cleaning products for safer eco- (and people) friendly products. Don’t toss the old—they need to be discarded at Tox-away or HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) events.
- Buy non-CAFO beef, poultry, pork, eggs, and milk from local farmers who show respect for both the land and the animals.
- Incorporate biking as one of your activities, whether riding to work, the store, the library, or just for fun.
G R E E N E R
- Do some research online to understand the dangers of chemicals commonly used in cleaning products, as well as in many furnishings, paints, and flooring. www.epa.gov
- Try Meatless Mondays or adopt a flexitarian lifestyle to lessen the impact of meat on the environment.
- Participate in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20.
G R E E N E S T
- For occasional “fixing up” or major remodeling, choose environmentally friendly and kid-safe products and materials that don’t contaminate the indoor air with VOCs.
- Be aware of and take action against the devastating impact of CAFOs in our rural communities and their health effects on the community, the environment, and land values. Visit www.indianacafowatch.com or www.hecweb.org.
- Develop a plan to use your bike or public transportation to get to work at least once a week or more.
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