"I am going to lose weight this year" used to be one of the top New Year's resolutions that people spouted off around December 27th, but these days resolutions are popping up that seem more selfless.

There are now Facebook groups urging people to make their resolution recycling more and that's pretty understandable in this world where folks are nuts about "going green," but imagine if people actually did it.


Kermit the Frog once said, "it's not easy being green," but honestly, how hard can it be? Recycling is probably easier for a lot of people than shedding those extra pounds all of those holiday sweets put on, so maybe people will do it.

It is also a statement about the selfishness/ selflessness of Americans. Usually resolutions are about improving our own lives - quitting smoking, sleeping enough, working harder, saving money - but people seldom walk around saying "I am going to improve the world this year!" If you hear someone say that, BEWARE: it is probably for show.


I can actually see the world going in the direction of setting goals that will help the greater good. If enough people aren't making their resolutions helping other people by "going green," why not start that trend? A little environmental protection never hurt anyone. And don't forget that you don't need a new year to start setting goals.

Whatever your New Year's resolution is, have a happy and healthy year.