I have been working on a project to save the economy. I hope that you can help me. Here are some of the ways we can work together to save the economy:
Don't buy new cars. Fix the old ones so they conserve energy. Ride bicycles, skateboards, run or walk.
Recycle things. Support Funky Art Treasures Recycling Store. Don't shop at big stores, especialy like Wal-mart. Shop at locally-owned stores.
Don't be violent. Don't buy guns. Don't go to war.
Don't eat meat. Become a vegetarian or just eat fish from local rivers. Plant your own garden and buy and sell at the Farmer's Market. Help the Ukiah Community Garden.
Help poor people by helping the Food Bank and Plowshares Community Dining Room.
Don't get married too soon. Don't have too many kids.
Don't go into space until we solve our problems on Earth.
Don't buy plastic things. Learn how to make your own toys.
If you have a lot of money, share it with people in need. Don't be selfish.
Kids need freedom and love. Support alternative schools and homeschooling.
Copyright Mendocino Environmental Center 1997
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