The
Green
Pledge is a way to
practice conservation by learning to make choices that
treat the Earth's resources in a more environmentally
friendly, cost-effective manner.
The Green Pledge
1.
Energy: Switch 3
of your lights to compact florescent light bulbs.
2. Transportation: Explore
alternatives such as walking, biking, taking the train,
taking the bus, carpooling, or car-sharing. Sign up
for PhillyCarShare
and help us
bring a car to Narberth!
3.
Water: Buy a
reusable water bottle and stop drinking bottled water
4.
Food: Eat at
least one meal composed of locally grown and/or organic
food per week
5. Home
Resources: Switch to
3 new environmentally friendly cleaning products
6.
Plants: Sign up
for Narberth's Tree Vitalization! Information available
at Borough Hall.
7.
Compost: Start one!
8.
Re-using:
Bring
re-usable bags to the grocery store and on your other
shopping trips, and refuse taking plastic and paper bags
whenever possible.
9.
Recycling: Do it! If
you already do, increase your recycling by finding 3
more things you can recycle in your home
10.
Keep it
Local: Support
your local, family-run businesses by shopping within
walking distance, and walk!
Optional...
11. Create your own
solution! Got
ideas? We'd love to hear them!
