“Be a Green Ambassador, showing people within your home and community how everyday activites really impact the environment.” Beth: Continued... Maybe it’s gardening and reducing chemical use and adding native plants. It could be about cars and energy- possibly looking into an electric or hybrid car. Another option is considering solar panels or adding energy efficiency to your home. Even what you eat makes a big difference. L&J: We know plastic is a major issue. Beth: A globally serious issue is that of plastic pollution. Countries all over the world need to reduce the use of plastic and we can all be part of the solution. Using reusable tote bags, never using plastic takeout containers when leaving a restaurant
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Beth: Continued.. . you can provide your own- are ideas we can incorporate in our own lives. Our choices contribute to the plastic issue and our activites can reduce the problem. L&J: Do you need to be a member or can you volunteer? Beth: We are a big and open tent and you don’t have to be a member. Anyone who receives our newsletter is essentially a member. We want everyone to be part of the movement. Attend an event, there are many including a monthly coffee and it’s so great to see all the different people that show up. L&J: Is there anything else you would like to add? Beth: We work with a number of students - from elementary school green teams to high school. Also, we have summer interns that range from high school through post college graduates. The more we can help students and young people be part of the solution, that’s really important to us.
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