Natural Sweet New Years Resolution for everyone

If your Looking for a New Years resolution to get you going in the green direction here's one for every body that's sweet for you and the environment

Recycle

• This maybe the most important thing you can do for our planet! when you throw away cans, bottles and boxes that can easily be recycled to make other materials do you know where those items go? a LANDFILL! in case your unaware of what a landfill looks like here is a picture to burn in your mind when you throw away that water bottle or pepis can in your trash can. 

yeah it's not a pretty site!

•   Now i know with everything we have going on in our lives, school,work,kids and such that things like recycling can take a back seat, trust me i've been there, but by making a little bit more effort to recycle your helping the planet which in turn helps us.
• ok if your ready to turn over a new leaf for the new year here is what you'll need: a large plastic container ( mine holds 18 gallons) and thats it! you can print and laminate a recycle sign to tape on it and your good to go! This is also a great way to get your kids involved, let them help you make the sign and decorate the box! 
• so you've got your box and it's full of recyclables now what? in my area we have curb side pick up once a week, the same day they pick  garbage, so all u have to do is put your recycle bin out next to your garbage bin  and your set. if your city doesn't offer curbside pick up then your gonna have to take it to your local recycle center.if your not sure if your area offers curb side pick up call your city utility department or recycle center.
• now why we're talking about about recycling let's talk about buying recycled or post consumer products, i love buying products made from recycled material. when i buy these products i feel that i'm positively contributing to the way products are made. when you buy something your saying with your money " hey continue to make this product , continue to use these ingredients and materials". if you don't think your purchases matter, think again .companies will continue to make a product as long as people buy it! remember supply and demand! so the next time you think about purchasing that kitchen cleaner filled with toxins and pollutants your contributing to that product being made in the future!