Even small things add up to help green lifestyle

I found this wonderful article “Even small things add up to help gree lifestyle” by By Pearl Regenstrief on Indystar.com. It illustrates how we can all contribute to Greening America.

Even small things add up to help green lifestyle
Pearl and Dave Regenstrief, Zionsville, work part time and are the grandparents of seven.

Zoom Pearl Regenstrief lives in Zionsville. Among other things, she helps the environment by recycling and buying locally grown produce. – Photo provided by Pearl Regenstrief

I am nearly 70 years old, a wife, a mother and a grandmother of seven ranging in age from 9 to 20. I am neither a hero nor a villain but just an average person trying to do a little bit for the environment.

Here is what I do on a weekly basis. I hope it helps you see that anyone can make some changes and hopefully benefit the world.

I recycle newspaper, glass and cans. I need to make things easy, so I use the city recyclers that pick up every other week.

My husband and I both keep cloth bags in the car and try to remember to take them in stores when we shop.

Of course, I am human, so I do forget. If I come home with plastic, I look for another use for it — trash can liners, lunch bags or gift bags.

I use compact fluorescent bulbs. Trust me — you do get used to them, and they do last longer. Read the full story here