I was just talking with some friends and I realized that most folks...even those that profess to bike instead of drive, to have reusable bags instead of using the plastic ones in the store...etc. Most still need a little jolt of advice! Specially as a body of artists...I bring you my top ten!!!

1. Replace all incondecent light bulbs with CF (Compact Florecent) light bulbs

2. Purchase only “Energy Star” appliances

3. THE THREE Rs (Reduce, Re-Use, Recycle!!!)

4. Compost all organic non-meat food items (ie. fruit, veggies, bread, coffee grinds, etc)

5. Lessen your CO2 that comes out of your tailpipe! (ie. hybrid vehicles, bio-diesel cars, electric vehicles)

6. Choose paper products that are made from recycled materials (ie. toilet paper, note paper, paper towels, etc)

7. When planning a community pick nick choose compostable/disposable eating wear (ie. made of corn plastic, biodegradable materials, etc)

8. Stop drinking out of plastic! Go the SIGG rout! (drinking out of plastic is bad for your body and the earth. These Sigg bottles have a biodegradable/non-toxic coating on the inside that also DOESN’T encourage bacteria growth!)

9. Get plants in your household (the more you offset even your own bodily CO2 - the happier the planet)

10. GET OFF YOUR BUTT (and by that I mean…be proactive…it’s all about individual investigation as much as it is action!) :)

I would love to see the artist community really embrace being proactive about protecting this planet because of all people preparing for the "Real" world we are the only ones with such power to make executive decisions about our practices and impact!