Welcome to our January Climate Corner!

January 16, 2026

A joyous new year to all! Climate Corner offers a suggestion the first week of each month for a small change we can make for our earth and all beings. As the new year dawns, we look back at the suggestions from Climate Corner, 2025.

  • Replace shampoo bottles with bars.
  • Replace plastic detergent jugs with laundry sheets (or cardboard boxes).
  • Make deodorant at home, no chemicals, no plastic.
  • Use plant-based or recycled ocean plastic trash bags.
  • Carry a reusable to-go container to restaurants for leftovers.
  • Conserve energy at the thermostat.
  • Buy less (love more).
  • Give gifts of donations to initiatives doing good work for the earth and climate.
  • Find more information in https://thecarbonalmanac.org.

How did we do? Which of these changes have become part of your everyday life? Even though we may not see results of the changes we make, we know our intentions and actions matter for ourselves, our earth, and all beings.

Look for a new suggestion each month in your 2026 Climate Corner, and if you have a suggestion, email .

Courtesy of Judatha Kline