make a smaller ecological footprint

i just took the quiz and discovered that if everyone lived like i do we would need 4.3 planets! and i don’t think of myself as a big consumer.

i live in the country and so public transportaion is not an option. it seems that my best bets are to eat less meat and more locally grown food /less packaged stuff, and to reduce my electrical usage. in particular, the TV is on about 15 hours a day whether anyone is watching it or not, and the computer is on 24/7. i was told once that leaving the computer on takes less electricity than turning it on and off, but that is probably a load of crap. i could also get a water-filter pitcher and stop buying bottled water. tap water does not bother me but my husband and son will not drink it, they say it tastes funny.

i am glad to have had the chance to take the quiz, it will help me to zero in on areas that i can improve. thanks to the lady who provided the link!

i have been fighting an ant invasion in my kitchen and did not want to use poison. had been killing them with a mixture of castile soap and orange oil, which worked but did not prevent them from coming back. today i noticed a crack in the caulking around my sink . recaulked it, and no more ants! guess i blocked their entry point.

i found a biodegradable household cleaner to use in my home at a local store. also trying to remember to unplug the stereo and microwave etc. when not using them so that they do not used electricity while on standby. does anyone have more suggestions?