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Eco Chic: My “Green” Year Resolutions
1/5/2012
by Lauren Conrad

Eco Chic: My "Green" Year Resolutions

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In addition to my New Year's Resolutions, I have also resolved to live a greener lifestyle. Now that I’ve joined forces with BlueAvocado, I am more determined than ever to do so. I see it as an opportunity to get creative (How brilliant is the recycled light bulb in the photo above?) and take action. So how am I going to do this? Easy. Here’s my five-step game plan:

  1. Instead of depending on disposable bags offered by stores, I am going to use a reusable bag for all of my shopping needs. Yes, even clothes shopping!
  2. I’m already a huge fan of farmer’s markets, but occasionally I fall victim to grocery store produce due to the convenience factor. Needless to say, I am going to make a conscious effort to focus on shopping locally and planning my shopping schedule around the dates of my favorite farmer’s markets. Being green isn’t just about change; it’s about accommodating your lifestyle too.
  3. When I pack my snacks before heading out to work at the Paper Crown offices, I’ll opt for these (re)zip baggies instead of plastic baggies.
  4. In an effort to be more energy efficient, I will remember to turn the lights off after leaving a room. I am also going to remember to unplug my beauty appliances and cell phone chargers when they are not in use. (Did you know that even if something is turned off, it is still sucks out a bit of energy?)
  5. Lastly, I am going to keep a few of these reusable java jackets in my purse so I don’t have to contribute to the billions of coffee cardboard sleeves that are disposed each year. Billions? Yikes!

If you want to shop BlueAvocado, they are offering a 25% discount for anyone committing to greening their lifestyle. Just go to BlueAvocado.com and use this promo code at checkout: balcny25.

How are you going to take part in a “greener” lifestyle this year?

Tell me about your five-step plan in the comments below!

XO Lauren

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For me, my green resolution is to learn my daughter the importance and how to be green... (She's almost 3!) and also I'll try a garden at the cottage next summer, and BUY LOCAL!

We've set up a compost bin in our backyard for all of our food scraps that are biodegradable, rather than throwing them in the trash. Great for the environment! :) 

I LOVE the lightbulb idea!! smiley-smile.gif

This year I'm going to try and get my own garden going, I've never been very successful, but I feel this is my year! Lol

I like the idea of having a cute re-usable shopping bag, even for clothes!

I'm abit like you Lauren, I leave my stereo plugged in 24/7, so unplugging my appliances is a good goal!

I work in childcare, and we're actually pretty good about recycling and composting but you can always do better!! I think its a great idea to teach the littlies about recycling and reducing our waste, hopefully we can impart a message about looking after and protecting our planet for the future generations!!

Shopping locally is extremely important! I recently started using a company called green bean delivery! Every other week they deliver a bin of fresh produce with the vegetables and fruit of my choice! They also deliver groceries too and everything is local and organic and it's fairly inexpensive and not to mention super convenient!

I use a ceramic cup with sylicone lid and sylicon java jacket, is reusable, washable and is excelent as a gift!

I love this idea. I was wandering if you have instructions on how you cut the top of the light bulb off. Like what you used. I thought this idea would make cute little additions to my covered deck. I have artificial trees on my deck and hanging these light bulbs I thought would add a little whimsy to the tree.

Great website; do they ship worldwide?