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Haleakalā National Park, Maui, Hawaii - Copyright Amy Bradley, 2021  Ways to Help the Environment in the New Year We often think of ways to live a better life in the new year. For the new year, consider ways you can improve your life and the health of the environment. In 2022, make a resolution to conserve natural resources in whichever way suits your lifestyle. There are many ways you can help the environment in the upcoming new year. Conserving water, reducing air pollution, and conserving energy are ways you can help. Remember many small changes add up to a big difference. Read on to learn what you can do to help. Salt Creek Falls, Oregon Copyright A. Bradley Ways to reduce water consumption A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. You can help conserve water by making a resolution that limits the amount of water you use.  Here are some ways you can commit to keeping your resolution. Only wash full loads of laundry Turn off the water when brushing your

Environmentally Friendly Holiday Travel The holiday season is fun and festive full of family gatherings and holiday parties. Most of us travel long distances during the holiday season to visit family. This extra travel time increases the number of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. There are ways you can travel this season guilt-free of your increased carbon footprint. Air Travel One way to reduce your carbon footprint when traveling by airplane is to p articipate in a carbon offsetting program. By purchasing a carbon offset, you are supporting a non-profit organization that supports carbon-reducing projects. Investigate in the program prior to participating to ensure you know how the organization uses the funds, if the results are guaranteed, and if the company is certified. Other ways to reduce your carbon footprint when traveling by airplane include: Use electronic tickets to save paper opt for non-stop flights if possible Pack light – share