The February, 2011 Green Steps comic.

As heard by PETER ORMOND

Citizens of the world. I've become concerned with the health of the planet, and all creatures, including humans like you. Therefore I've rewritten my list: 

1. Plant a tree. Does it make sense to chop down trees to function as three-week decorations!

2. Humbug to candy-canes. Refined sugar is called white poison, and candy-canes are an open invitation to diabetes. Skip anything loaded with refined sugar.

3. Less is more. Reduce consumption: thoughtful gifts are simply more durable.

4. Skip the Walmart-ish mega-franchises. Be it coffee, food or household products, adopt this philosophy whenever possible. Support local independent business.