I’ve been recycling for years, but it wasn’t until I read Alex Shoumatoff’s article in the May 2007 issue of Vanity Fair, “An Eco-System of One’s Own” that I realized there is a lot more I can do. Shoumatoff takes the reader through the typical American’s daily routine and the resources we consume are staggering. Following are 15 things that anyone can, and should, be doing in an effort to preserve our rapidly changing planet.
1. Recycle. Minnesota has been a leader in recycling, so this is something we’ve been doing for years. We recycle newspapers, cardboard, cans, bottles, plastics, and glass. Quick tip – rinse or wash your recyclables and you won’t attract bugs.
2. Wash and reuse plastic storage and sandwich bags. It’s not difficult and there’s the added benefit …