This is an article that I wrote,It has been published in several

newspapers ,but so far no North Carolina paper will publish it.

And yes it has been submitted to them and I have not heard

back from one of them .

It is just my thoughts on going green.

Environmentally friendly ,going green the ecology,organic,

I guess I see thing differently then most when it comes to being green.

Water conservation starts with each of us and not when mandatory restriction

are put in place.The garden in early spring and summer can survive with a weekly

or bi-weekly watering you do not have to water everyday,this would conserve water

early on,washing your clothes when you have a full load and in the evening,dishwasher's

when there is a full load again in evening and if you have to over night while you sleep.

Recycling every thing ever day and demanding that your city or county has recycling

in place for homes and business ,there is where you need mandatory practices in place

and fines for not recycling.

Conserving energy everyday no need to have your air conditioner

running while you are not at home,programmable thermostats can be set to have it go off when

you leave the house and come on before you arrive back home the same practice for you heat

in winter see how much money and energy you will save.Shadess on the outside of the windows

instead of the inside will reduce energy bill by not trapping the heat between the window and blinds

adding heat to your home or office,if placed outside the sun dose not heat though the glass keeping

you home cooler.Mowing you lawns in the evening will also save energy and cut down on emissions

into the atmosphere,walking to the corner store instead of driving that block or two and help your

heart in the long run.Getting involved in your community and parks ,going to local government

meetings to voice your concerns ,demand more and improved public transportation ,walk to work

or ride your bike,Get Involved with civic matters .

Organize a group to help clean up city streets and highway,parks,rivers you neighborhood.

Take action and speak out on the issues that impact your lives and community.Write to your mayor

councilpersons local government officials state government the Governor get your voice heard.

Clean up your local school grounds plant a garden or trees and get rid of the graffiti on the walls

take pride in where you live and conserve, recycle, reuse and keep it green.