Combat Climate Change

Each Tuesday – starting on December 1st, we’ll be bringing you a tip to help combat climate change. It doesn’t have to be a ‘big thing’ but there are so many simple, little steps you can take to reduce your negative impact on our environment. Look for a new tip each Tuesday. And, we’d love to hear from you: What are you doing? What tips are working for you? Share your comments here.

STEP #3 | Ask yourself: Could this meeting be a call? In the age of COVID-19 we’ve all become video call experts. So, before scheduling and driving to your next in-person meeting see if you can video conference or just talk on the phone. This one small step can add up and have a big impact. Yes, there will be times when you do need to meet face-to-face. For those occasions, try to walk, bike, carpool or take advantage of…

STEP #4 | Did you know what you eat can impact the environment? It’s true. And, while you don’t have to convert to plant-only diet and stop eating meat, you should understand that cutting back even a little bit can have an impact.

STEP #5 | A few more key words while we’re talking about food and combatting climate change: sustainable, local, and organic. Check out local farmer’s markets when you can, buy local and choose organic when you can. These options not only use less resources to transport and shopping locally is good for your small and family farms! Every little bit helps!

STEP #6 | Do you have a garden? Often, growing your own food is THE MOST environmentally friendly alternative. Small or large, any garden is both an economic and environmental win. Don’t have a green thumb? There are tons of resources – articles, vides, tutorials for starting your own garden as well as what is best for your location.