Every object you own has an environmental impact. To lessen the footprint of your material life, choose goods made from green materials.
Recycle your cell phone. Americans throw out more than 125 million cell phones each year, resulting in more than 65,000 tons of waste. Many charities now collect old cell phones, refurbish them and send them to people in need.
Buy local foods. Buying local foods means supporting the local economy and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions required to get food from its origin to your plate.