... this amazing page from the Gristmill blog on the Grist magazine web site. The page features about a hundred environmental confessions from some pretty eco-friendly (and funny!) people. Reading their environmental sins is quite an education in what you could/should be doing to protect our planet: veganism, biking, composting, recycling, washing baggies, fixing leaky faucets, forgoing bleach, driving hybrids and taking cold showers.

Here's one post that could have been written by anyone in my family (except that last one about composting - not a chance):

I had no idea I was such a sinner.

I thought the worst I did was drive an SUV, but now I realize I have been very, very bad!
I don't re-use baggies. I do re-use grocery bags.
I don't recycle soda boxes. I do recycle all other cardboard.
I am not vegan, vegetarian or any other veg. I love meat. But, I very, very rarely eat fast food.
I have a septic system. Didn't even know that was a baddie. I always thought it was better than city water.
I have a lawn tractor. But, I don't use chemicals on my 3 acres of lawn or garden. And, I try to use only hand tools on all other jobs.
I do, however use pesticides...only on wasps, though..I am terrified of them.
I use bleach on my white laundry. And hot water...but, I will re-think that one.
I am starting a compost this summer and my new years resolution was to recycle..so, I am on the right track. Right?