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Bike to Work

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Posted: March 24, 2019
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Participate in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. Then think about ways you can replace car trips with biking or other alternative forms of transportation.

Support Local Farmers

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Produce travels an average of 1,500 miles to reach the grocery store. Reduce your food carbon footprint by shopping local. Find a local farmer’s market or CSA.

Attend an Earth Day Event

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Meet green-minded organizations at Earth Day Indiana or another Earth Day celebration near you. Be sure to stop to chat with Hoosier Environmental Council and sign the current environmental petitions.

Meet Your Legislators

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Attend a Third House Meeting in your area. Get to know your legislators, ask questions, and help educate them on the environmental issues facing our state.

Go Meatless

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Choosing a plant-rich diet is one of the top 5 ways to reduce our overall CO2 emissions (source: drawdown.org). Start with Meatless Mondays, then see how you can incorporate plant-based foods into your daily habits.