Green Your World: Holistic resolutions

Columns January 11, 2012

Another year, another post-holiday shame-spiral induced by feasting and partying. Sure, you could hit the gym, but in the event that this resolution has failed in the past, consider some green pledges for 2012.

What better way to trim the fat than by hopping on a bike? Local bike collective Recyclistas would be happy to set you up with an affordable steed.

Then, since you’re likely on an alcohol fast, do yourself a favour and spend a little more of that student loan on some rain gear and bike lights. Your future children will thank you for it.

Live too far from school? Bike halfway, then take a bus, or vice-versa. After all, that is why they have those racks on the front of the bus.

Why not save yourself the stress of dealing with traffic, as well as reduce parking expenses, tighten that flab, and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions?