Tweak-A-Week: Trees

Tweaks You Can Make:

• • Eat more plants and less meat and dairy.
  • Avoid palm oil which is commonly found in:
    1. Snack foods, especially cookies and crackers.
    2. Personal care products including shampoo and lotion.
  • Replace paper towels with reusable cloths.
  • If you need to use throw away plates, seek out ones that readily biodegrade such as sugar cane and hemp.
  • Buy recycled paper products including toilet paper, tissues, paper, etc.
  • Plant a tree in your yard or support a tree planting organization.
  • Support organizations that go after illegal logging.
  • Look for products that have Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)and Rainforest Alliance certifications.