January 5. 2010 10:18

I wish that people would learn to stop using plastic bottles, and start carrying BPA Free Waterbottles!

Abi Wright

January 6. 2010 13:52

My plan this year is to have at least one stainless steel bottle for each of my kids and myself. And then I plan to eliminate baggies from our lunches by the end of the school year.

Mimi

January 12. 2010 14:18

I wish that more eating establishments were eco-friendly. Instead of styrofoam leftover packaging, I would like to feel comfortable bringing my own reusable containers and bags.

Angela

January 13. 2010 02:54

I have started taking my own reusable food storage when eating out or take away but this year, I am planning to reinforce that further.

Jacquie

January 15. 2010 06:43

My wish is that it wouldn't take a water shortage (which is happening in our area right now) to make us realize how much we take clean potable water for granted.

Heather!

January 19. 2010 04:44

I wish that littering in general would stop because not only do I hate to see plastic cups and trash being thrown out windows, I see people throwing lit cigarrettes out their car windows.

Rachel

January 23. 2010 03:37

I wish people would recycle the obvious!

Tara

January 23. 2010 03:39

I wish for a return to valuing quality goods that are built to last. Our shortsighted demand for cheap cost up front leaves our children paying the bill for the long-term costs of the sea of cheap goods being shipped from across the globe, only to end up in our landfills within a couple years. Willingness to invest in quality would allow more manufacturing (and jobs) here; as it is, US companies are forced to manufacture in China to remain competitive.

Loral

January 23. 2010 05:31

My wish is that more parents would realize that by choosing to use cloth diapers versus disposable would help decrease the amount of waste in our landfills. Choosing to use cloth diapers would make a big impact on our future generations!

Mekayla Riddell

January 23. 2010 07:16

I'd like people to recycle more and be more careful with all the materials that are out there. recycle. repurpose.

Ramona

January 23. 2010 09:48

I wish fewer people would leave their cars running for so long in the winter, polluting our air with exhaust.

Amanda Cubas

January 26. 2010 05:53

I wish that eco-friendly was a little more wallet friendly. Yes, I understand the overall savings. Yes, I live a life that greatly reduces waste compared to most. But I still wish my wallet was a little fatter so I can do what I feel is right.

I also wish recycling was more greatly available so Lynn's wish a bit easier for people! I save recycling and take it home where I can recycle. I bring home batteries from work so I can recycle/dispose of them properly, but I would like to see it be easier for people. I also wish people would take the time to recycle and maybe READ the containers about what can and can't be recycled. Yep, those are things I wish for.

Lori

January 27. 2010 21:25

I wish that every child will get to teach others that consuming with thought will make a liveable earth for all.

abbie

January 28. 2010 01:16

I wish that ALL grocery stores would stop providing plastic bags...requiring all of us to carry our own cloth bags when getting grocieries.

Heather K

January 28. 2010 04:35

I wish more people would take protecting the health of thier families and the environment more seriously.

Christie

January 28. 2010 07:38

I wish to see Americans eating less red meat and buying food more consciously.

Barbara Wilson

January 28. 2010 09:28

I wish that everyone would realize how EASY it is to take just one step toward recycling, reusing and reducing our consumption of things. To just stop and think before they purchase. We all can do so much by educating our family and friends to make better choices.

Sandi

January 28. 2010 11:02

My wish is that people would come together and plant more community gardens... fresh fruits and veggies, new friendships, and less (or no) meat!

Jesse M

January 28. 2010 15:03

If I could change or wish one thing for the greater environmental good in 2010 it would be to ban plastic bags throughout my home, the United States. To a great extend, I believe that ceasing to provide disposable bags at retail/grocery/shopping stores would compel many more people to use re-usable bags, and the positive repercussions would reverberate so far!

Shanna Stojakovich

January 28. 2010 15:08

I wish that everyone would reduce, reuse, and recycle what they consume a lot more! Thank you.

Grace Toy

January 29. 2010 12:37

I wish to see more people using recyclable bags in the stores. No more plastic!

Heather