for all my talk of being green and caring about environmental and social issues, i am unfortunately and hypocritically still very much a consumer. i guess that's why i don't believe in charities or goodwill- being green has to incentivize me the same way as zara on sale does.

so while i consume cheap spanish clothing, i thought i should at least share some ideas from time to time about how we can easily embrace the green lifestyle.

1) don't take a shower EVERY day. you really don't have to- especially if you live in temperate climate. in fact, not showering all day every day is to be kinder to your skin as it lets the natural oils moisturize and do its work.
and even if you HAVE to, you should be limiting the showers to quick wash rather than a long, hot bath. good for the environment, good for you. see what the doc prescribes:
http://web.mit.edu/medical/mithealth/winter2006/stories/story1_1.shtml