Kermits words have never been truer than they are today. It ain't easy being green, especially when it comes to your personal care regimen. With all the efforts being made to green our cars, homes and even our government, we can sometimes get overwhelmed and give up at the thought of spending extra time and money searching out the perfect eco-friendly shampoo.

So what's a greenie to do? First off, cut yourself some slack. If you have the time and resources to go all out I applaud you…but if you don't, simply start small and begin phasing out the things in your cabinet that our planet can easily do without on an “as you use them” basis.
Now, where to start?

We mentioned in our last article how important it is for those who care about our environment to look at the impact their food choices have on the Earths limited resources.

Here are five suggestions for those wishing to include more plant-based foods in their diet as a way to go green.

1. Go Slowly. It took years for you to develop your current eating habits. Most people are not willing or able to make radical changes overnight. Many times when people do make drastic changes, they find themselves falling back to old ways when the going gets tough. (Some people are of course ready to go cold Tofurky " only you can decide!)

When did eating become so complicated? How do we sort our way through hundred mile diets and the dilemmas of omnivores? Should I feel terrible for eating California lemons in Canada?

Everyone needs to eat but the act has evolved from necessity to complexity. Humans have developed an unhealthy relationship with food. As we struggle to embrace environmentally-responsible lifestyles, that relationship with food becomes even more complex.

Its enough stress to give anyone heartburn, but here are some simple suggestions to nurture your inner green foodie:

1.) Seek the local advantage.
If you can get fresh local produce in your community you are doing yourself and the planet a world of good — minimal transportation, minimal greenhouse gas emissions, minimal preservatives (and probably pesticides) and maximum flavor and nutrition.