We Must

• Reduce our material consumption.
• Reduce our debt.
• Shift from fossil fuel energy and raw material resources to renewable or recycled resources.
• Recognize and evolve from a profit and growth driven economy to small scale, self-sufficient local communities with local economies.

What You Can Do

• Reduce Air Pollution
• Be aware of how and where you spend your money
• Support your local businesses first
• Reduce your debt
• Transfer your money from a corporate bank to the Permaculture or other local Credit Union
• Grow your own food
• Buy local organic produce
• Compost your food scraps
• Watch the movie ‘The Future of Food’
• Switch to a fuel efficient, hybrid, electric or biodiesel car
• Watch the movie ‘End of Suburbia’
• Start a biodiesel bulk-buy co-op
• Telecommute
• Find a job closer to home
• Get to know your neighbors
• Start a NeighborShare program
• Choose clean power (www.green-e.org.)
• Choose Energy Star appliances
• Unplug a freezer
• Get a home energy audit
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs
• Consider a home solar electric system
• Support recycled or sustainably forested wood products
• Plant trees
• Use non-toxic cleaning products
• Choose green building materials
• Choose organic clothing, bedding and towels
• Educate yourself!
• Make your voice heard!