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My earth day promise

MATT GALLOWAY

Broadcaster took the reins at CBC Radio’s Metro Morning earlier this year.

Earth Day resolution Shop smarter and create less food waste. You don’t need to eat a 100-mile diet, but you can stop buying food you have no intention of eating.

Most wanted eco reform Bike lanes and a serious, sustained commitment to public transit. A serious conversation by those who want to run the city about how we might pay for these projects would be appreciated.

Green accomplishment My kids bug me to make them litterless lunches and shame me in front of other parents if I don’t.

Green guilt Guilt is overrated. Just do what you can.

JACK DIAMOND

Architect responsible for the Four Seasons Centre, the Corus building and the Museum station reno

Earth Day resolution To purchase a fuel-efficient automobile.

Most wanted eco reform The inclusion in a product’s price of the costs of the measures needed to neutralize the pollution created by its production.

Green accomplishment To now have 35 architects on staff who are LEED-qualified, as well as a growing body of projects that are either certified or on track for Silver, Gold or even Platinum certification.

Green guilt Yes, every time I travel by air.

DAMIAN FORD ABRAHAM

Aka Pink Eyes, is the face of Fucked Up, Toronto’s only Polaris Prize-winning hardcore punk band

Earth Day resolution To be more aware of my own impact and start doing the little things I forget to do – bringing my own bags, my own water bottle, etc.

Most wanted eco reform A real, honest account of what is and isn’t viable in alternative energy. I worry about plant-based fuel because it will mean an increased focus on farming for fuel.

Green accomplishment Umm… Reducing my meat intake. Since my wife and I had a baby, we are trying to eat more locally and organic.

Green guilt I feel it all the time. It really bums me out. Thankfully, Earth Day is but once a year so we can go back to not caring until next Earth Day.

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