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A R T S & CU LT U RE
A Little Sheep Told Me: “Green” is the New Black
ANGIE SHEEP
Arts & Culture Editor
This never-ending , deadly winter seems
to be more dreadful every day. Many people blame
climate change for this terrible winter. Of course
there remain non-believers (really?), but for those
of us who are convinced of the issues, there are
many choices we can make each day to be more
environmentally friendly. “Being green” is one
of those things that requires constant vigilance.
That’s why I am writing about it here, again,
despite the countless articles and discussions
already out there. I hope you will incorporate
some of these tips into your daily life, and perhaps
we will all be rewarded with an easier winter next
year!
Use less water
We waste and use too much water. In the first
few hours of being awake, I bet many of us have
already used more water than individuals in other
countries. This is especially alarming, as little
remains of the world’s fresh water supply. We are
lucky in that we do not feel the effect of this now,
but why not extend the good fortune for as long as
possible?
You can start by changing your most basic
habits. Take washing dishes. Don’t let the water
run endlessly the entire time; have a sink of water
that you can wet the dishes and sponge from. I
also used to have this terrible habit of letting the
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