You can 'go green' one step at a time

Individuals and families these days are asking themselves what they can do to conserve resources and preserve our environment. They want to make smart decisions - choices that save energy and money. This guide to "going green," will help you in everyday life. Communities - and even whole countries - are making these types of changes, and they add up. This edition of "Go Green" focuses on what you personally can do. Some green ideas make more sense in certain regions or communities. And some rules and local practices vary. Does your utility, for example, let you buy "green" energy? Does your city make recycling easy? Where can you dump those hazardous cleaning fl uids tucked away in your basement? Where is the closest farmers' market selling local produce? No matter where you live, you've got options. This guide will inspire and motivate you with useful information about the ways that everyday people can make a difference. How green can you go?