first 'zine article

photo by Shanna Powell

A top ten list for the next ‘Zine. My idea was more people are likely to look at and read a top ten list rather than an article, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't read the article as well. Daniel was all about it; so here it is along with the two adjoining photos.

The top ten things to do right now to help lessen your environmental impact
1. Use compact florescent light bulbs: These babies are amazing. Get them at the hardware store: they fit all size sockets, use way less energy, last much longer (like years), and will save you money. Bitchin’.
2. Turn off all appliances when not using them: This may seem like a no-brainer but can make a big difference. Lights, computers, everything.
3. Insulate your hot water heater: Another biggie. Because of water’s high specific heat, lots of energy is required to keep that water hot. A little insulation can make a big impact (on your energy bill, too). You can also turn down the water heater’s temperature a few degrees: anything over 115 degrees can be excessive and wasteful.
4. Walk or bike on short trips: Good for you, good for the environment; what’s not to like?
5. Use BioDiesel or other alternative fuels: if you have a diesel car that is. Check out lvmenvironmental.blogspot.com or biodiesel.org to find out when, where, why and how.
6. Carpool: Even if it’s just once a week, ridesharing can be worth the extra effort and sacrifice. Long Range or short range. Check out: www.erideshare.com or www.carpoolconnect.com
7. Use public transportation: A great one for a stress free night on the town or any time or you can manage: even if you only go every so often. One trip helps.
8. Buy organic foods: Pesticides are bad; for you, for me, for everybody.
9. Spend your money in the neighborhood: Locally owned business keep the money around the area and can help limit big industry and the need for outside goods brought in on trucks.
10. Steer clear of fast food: Genetically engineered potatoes and other sci-fi vegetables; industrially grown, hormone and anti-biotic injected meats; need we say more. These chains actually make a pretty substantially negative ecological impact; not to mention the impact on your person. Check out Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser; it’ll blow your hair back.
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