You can change your own life in such a way that will tremendously benefit the earth, while not affecting your comfort level one bit. Don’t believe it? What about simply choosing to use recycled products when necessary and making sure you also recycle? How difficult can that be? You can take an extra 2 seconds when throwing an item away and making sure that it ends up in the right bin. You can purchase recycled paper and plastics… the label is there for you to know.

As a lowly individual, you can spend a quick 50 dollars to better insulate your home. Then in the winter, you’ll use less heat. And in the summer, you won’t need to blast the AC. Replace your light bulbs with CFLs that use 70% less energy. Drive less and drive smart. Carpool and save gas. You can buy energy efficient products, use cold water to wash instead of hot, or even do something as simple as planting a tree to help the planet breathe. These steps can be taken everyday, becoming a natural part of your life with little effort at all.

You can also do more to help the winds of change blow on everyone’s face. You, by yourself, can be the most powerful tool in the fight against pollution, Global Warming, deforestation, whaling, and many other causes that are damaging our precious and irreplaceable planet. Simply spread the world at every opportunity. You don’t need to ram your views down someone’s throat by yelling, “Change now or else!” To the contrary, approach someone kindly and state, “You can save over $60/monthly on your bills by using cold water and switching to CFL bulbs.” You’d be surprised how many people will convert to your way of thinking. The butterfly effect can be tremendous.