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It's not too late to make a change that will benefit the planet! Take this quiz to find out which green resolution you should undertake.

What Should Your Environmental New Year's Resolution Be?

Cutting down on the amount of meat you eat can a huge positive impact on the environment. You don't have to go cold turkey! Start by cutting meat from your diet on just one day per week. For yummy, meatless recipes, [click here](https://www.twobirdsonescone.org/meatless-mondays)!

Reduce the amount of meat you eat

If you drink a lot of coffee or other hot drinks, you can reduce your environmental impact by taking a reusable coffee mug with you to the coffee shop! Most coffee shops will happily fill your mug when you bring it in. Think of all of the cups you'll save from the landfill!

Get a reusable coffee cup

Take the bus or the subway to reduce your carbon footprint. If your city doesn't have a public transportation system, carpool from place to place with your friends or walk to your destination!

Take public transportation

Don't waste those food scraps; compost them instead! It's not as complicated as you might think. Learn how [here!](https://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/compost/how-to-compost/)

Compost your food scraps

Sustainable seafood is seafood that is taken from the ocean in a way that doesn't harm the environment and doesn't deplete that animal's population. By choosing sustainable seafood, we can make sure that there is enough seafood for humans and ocean animals to eat for generations to come. Use Monterey Bay Aquarium's [Seafood Watch](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seafood-watch/id301269738?mt=8) tool to learn more!

Commit to eating sustainable seafood

A great deal of energy is required to heat up the water we use to bathe or shower. By taking shorter showers, you can not only save energy but also be ready to take on your day that much faster!

Take shorter showers

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