|« Back to Article| Make a resolution for a sustainable 2013
Lindsey Cromwell Kalkbrenner | December 31, 2012 While world
leaders work to hammer out global solutions to climate change,
there are many ways individuals can make sustainability a
personal New Year's resolution in 2013. Sustainability requires
us to more closely examine our relationship with the environment
as well as with others around us. Here are five simple
resolutions you can make to help the planet and save you money
and time. 1. Spend your time doing things with people instead of
buying energy-sucking, landfill-bound gifts. For friends' and
family birthdays this year, give experiences that can be enjoyed
together. Memories last longer than gadgets, and leave you more
fulfilled as a gift giver. Rather than spend the weekend indoors
in front of a screen (TV, tablet, gaming console), volunteer
with friends or as a family. The happier we are, the better we
get along with others. Cooperation and collaboration are
essential to solving the climate