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Earth Day ... Daniela Nick ... Technical Design Director ... A Few Habits That Make My Every Day an Earth Day

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Peter Burgess

Earth Day Daniela Nick Technical Design Director Few Habits That Make My Every Day an Earth Day: 1. I never drive alone in a car, instead: I walk, bike, or use shared options. Today VIA sent me nice email how many shared rides I took, how much CO2 that saved. 2. I don't eat beef and pork, the health benefits are plenty, plus - huge amounts of water is being saved! 3. I donate all clothes and shoes that I no longer use. I take extra care for my belongings- professional cleaning, storing and often repair instead of buying new staff. 4. I became difficult/ informed buyer (the opposite of emotional buyer-although adverts amuse me often!). I buy only if, to my knowledge, the item can be used multiple times, is from sustainable materials, high quality, fair price. 5. I buy groceries with my own reusable bags and avoid packaging. Whenever possible- food in glass containers that might be returned. From farmers markets. I avoid buying cans, chemical cleaners and small packs. I do not eat/drink in plastic cups/plates/forks (unless on airplane). 6. I am paperless- thanks to my friend Michael's idea many years ago! All newspapers, magazines, books that I read are either electronic or borrowed. My correspondence runs online as well. 7. I store my Nespresso capsules and return them for reuse. I separate my garbage in categories and carefully plan my shopping, cooking and eating so that I never throw food. Not last, I constantly try to extend and spread my knowledge. Happy Earth Day!