Take Action
Compost!
What to do with that pile of food scraps after peeling vegetables? Composting, of course! It may seem a bit difficult in a cramped city apartment without a backyard, but it's absolutely possible. There are a plethora of composting stations. Wendy Brawer, the founding-director of Green Maps, sets a good example: she and her husband put their [...]
Recycle
According to the EPA, in 2008 Americans had only a 33.4% recycling rate. For something as simple as recycling, that's not a very high percentage! It takes a little extra effort on your part but all our actions combined have a big impact on the environment. The first step is setting up a recycling station in your house or apartment. Perhaps [...]
Bring Your Own Water Bottle
It's important to stay hydrated, so what better way than to have a filled reusable water bottle at easy access all the time? It's especially useful in New York City, where the tap water is drinkable. If you use your own water bottle, you won’t have to contribute another plastic water bottle to the world. Don't be deceived by those little [...]
BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag
Using less plastic bags means less "stuff" around the house, which means less unnecessary littering of the environment. Bringing your own durable bag to use over and over again is the biggest bang for your buck. It doesn't have to be a fancy and decorated tote bag -- an empty backpack works just as fine. It's easy to forget in the course of [...]
