Since we're here anyway, why not save the earth?

Surfing the web while I am supposed to be working, I just came across a website called About My Planet. The site is filled with information, news, tips, discussions and opinions about envioronmental issues that are all completely inspiring.

I have been putting much effort into being greener in the last few years. I have stopped buying any pop or beer cans that come packaged in those plastic rings. I (almost always) use cloth bags at the grocery store. My boyfriend and I carpool, we get and pay the bills online, I switched to environmentally friendly household cleaners, I do my laundry with cold water only, and the list goes on.

After reading a few pages of this site, though, I am reminded about how much more I can and should be doing. So today I am making some resolutions (it is not New Year's so these ones will definitely stick).

1. I am going to stop being so paper towel dependent.
2. I am going to stop buying and drinking bottled water on a daily basis.
3. I am going to cut down and eventually (hopefully) cut out my use of plastic wrap.

So these are my new self-improvement projects. What are yours?

Free Environmentally Friendly Grocery Bags

Mark and I got the condo assignment again for this weekend which means that we will be giving away free fabric grocery bags on the northwest corner of the St. Lawrence market to help promote a condominium that is being built in the area. Last time we did this we literally gave away thousands of bags to people living and/or shopping in the area.

I love this assignment because I am making people happy by giving away free stuff and helping the environment at the same time! Even Mark enjoys helping out on this one. Plus, I took a look at the model unit for the condo and omg it is really great. When Mark and I are ready to purchase a second property, we will definitely start there.

If you happen to be in the St. Lawrence Market area this weekend, look for the girls surrounded by hordes of people. We will be giving out blue fabric grocery bags!