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A: I have a small car that's almost 5 years old now. Hybrids are still expensive, and the extra stuff they put in adds so much weight, it wouldn't be worth it unless I did a lot of city driving. Maybe cities should use hybrid technology for buses and taxis. Anyway, I've been recycling for more than 10 years now. I tend to pull things out of the trash my husband puts in, and put them in recycling. We actually need a larger recycling bin than our trash can we put out on the curb. I also compost kitchen and yard scraps. I've been doing that more than 5 years now. I buy things that last, and try to avoid stuff with excessive packaging whenever possible. Instead of throwing out old stuff, I take it to a thrift store. I vote for environmental candidates. I don't litter, and I remind my kids to put their trash in a pocket and wait for a trash can, rather than just drop it anywhere. My kids are almost as environmentally aware as I am.