Going GREEN: what does it really mean?
Step #1 – Reduce footprints Simply put, this is how much of an impact we are leaving on our environment. Whether it is using unnecessary materials or polluting their air around us, we need to consider how much we impact our surroundings. * Reduce packaging you use. Whether this is Saran Wrap for everday lunches (use stainless steel lunch containers instead) or if it’s takeout food packaging, you can become more aware of what you use and how much and see if any options exist for reducing * Driving a vehicle. Reducing how much we drive and seeking other options (like car pool or biking) can be a great way to lead a greener life! * Leaving behind waste. Well, we all know to not litter and if we’re camping we should make sure to pick up all of our belonging and leave the woods as clean as it was before we got there, but what about items like sunscreen? Sunscreens come off while we swim and if that sunscreen is not biodegradable, we are leaving behind a contaminant for the environment to de