Number 1: Go green. Join Ecomonkey. Don't overdo virtue.

Or you could take part (online of course) in the "first mass-participation experiment to unravel what makes a new year's resolution a successful step towards self-betterment - or more commonly, a dismal failure". (Psychologists seek key to successful new year resolutions)

Ecomonkey ain't just recycled socks, pretty frocks and cardboard washing machines (but we thoroughly recommend these for small kids), but chose wisely and it won't cost the earth.

Everything gets a green rating at ecomonkey, so going green is not so hard. Green points are awarded every time you make a purchase, more points the further you are prepared to go, whatever your shade of green.

A blend of familiar mainstream shops and some unusual ones too, from green to not so green - so you can chose.

Collect enough points and you can claim iTunes vouchers, Amazon gift certificates, donate to charity or buy yourself a carbon credit or 2 from Climate Care.

ECOMONKEY IS CURRENTLY FREE TO JOIN.