The new year is finally here. Do you have a plan on how you can cut your carbon footprint?

Going green is not that hard but with so much to do in our lives already it is easy to simply not act on this issue. Think of it like this, your actions today contribute to making our world a better place to live not just for us but for all future generations.

Go ahead, make going green part of your action plan for 2010. You know it makes sense!

Here are some green ideas you may want to include in your own plan:

1. Start by eliminating the use of harsh chemical products as they enter and pollute are waterways, opt for environmentally friendly products or make your own.

2. Be more energy efficient remember to turn off appliances when not in use and remove them from the socket.

3. Switch off your T.V’s, Computers, Game consoles starting with one day a week and save on energy by reading a book, conversation, physical activity even playing board games with the family.

4. We cannot all afford to change our cars to a more emission friendly one, so choose to drive less, try using public transport, ride a bike and walk more you will see the results in your health and wellbeing, you can incorporate walking and cycling into your fitness plan.

5. Buy less this year and look at the things in your home that you can reuse.

6. Bring your own eco bag when out shopping, there are many on the market that can be folded away into tiny packages that are fashionable and are easy to carry around.

7. People are drinking more water which is a good thing, but the down side is we are purchasing more plastic bottles that containing the liquid from the gods. Plastic bottles are a big problem so carry your own environmentally friendly bottle tap water is cheaper.

8. Stick to your food shopping list and buy what you will actually eat.

9. Use less water. Take shorter showers, put less water in the bath and turn off your taps so they are not dripping.

10. Think about growing your own food even if you live in an apartment, if you have a family get hem involved and make it fun.

These are just a few things you can do if you have any great ideas you can share with me I would love to hear from you because we are in this together.