It146;s not easy being green

And George Bush collects rainwater on the roof of his ranch house.
He and Laura do well in this area.

What habits could the harried modern consumer change?
The first is transportation. Take the bus when you can. Carpool. When you are shopping, try to do fewer trips. But don8217;t berate yourself when you can8217;t take mass transit. We8217;re not expecting people to live off the grid.
The second is shopping. Buy local, organic produce if you can afford it. The third is voting. Choose candidates who promote responsible policies to counter global warming. And don8217;t leave the water running when you shave.

If someone says 8220;I8217;ve got five minutes today to green my life,8221; what should they do?
How about turning off your computer when you leave it? Shower instead of bathe. Think of needs versus wants. You don8217;t need a second home, even if it is green-built. The energy that goes into a plasma TV is massive. And in the great debate over paper versus plastic, the answer is a cloth bag.

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