It's kind of an ethics issue. Each of us are on this planet for a limited time. Humans are using the planet’s resources faster than they can be restored.

The result? The earth is hurting. Our atmosphere is warming. This is causing a world of hurt all around the globe. Some say we’re in the middle of a mass extinction. Our clean water supply is under duress. The way we grow, process and transport our food causes negative environmental effects. Toxic chemicals are being dumped into our air and water.

But the good news is that by making informed choices, we can limit our impact on the world we live in today, and help protect the environment for the next generations.

You can do a lot!

When you look at all the problems facing our environment, the efforts of just one person might seem insignificant. Perhaps the most important thing to do is begin. No beginning is too small. And most often, when you make a positive choice in your own life, you can effect others by example. On iTurnedGreen, you’ll see stories about people that have decided to do something good for the environment.

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The first step on a path to sustainability is to become educated. With every lifestyle decision you make, you can make a difference in the future of our planet. Look at what you buy, how you get around, what you eat. Are you recycling? Fantastic! Embrace the three “R’s” – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, but place an emphasis on the first two “R’s”. Becoming green starts with education.

If you’re just getting started, have a look at this good list of ideas or this Mother Nature Network site, then come back and visit iTurnedGreen again. Sign up with your email address to learn when new episodes are available.