Last month, as part of Break the Addiction's 12-Step Program, you learned how to Step 5: Transport Better. Now it's time to up the ante and take Step 6: Get Political. Here are some eco-ways to cast your ballot:

This November, vote with your environmental conscience. Start by informing yourself where candidates stand on environmental issues. You can find out who your local representatives are and track environmental legislation here. Remember, your approval matters, so make sure your voice gets heard! Are you 18 or older but not yet registered to vote? No more excuses! In most states, voter registration closes 20-30 days before election day (Nov 7th) so register to vote today, and make your ballot count in next month's midterm elections.

And don't forget: Getting political doesn't just mean taking on the government. You can start a green revolution at your school by convincing your administrators to adopt more environmentally-friendly policies.

Get wiser! Learn about energy's future, including renewable power like wind and solar, as well as biofuels for your car. In the market for a new set of wheels? If you go hybrid, you'll save money at the pump as well as drive cleaner. And if the car you own now runs on regular diesel, you could start using Biodiesel, which is partially made from soybean oil, today!

So, ready to Get Political but don't know where to begin? Here are some ways you can lead the charge to make your school and community a little greener.

Start an environmental action committee at your local school or community center. A group of student environmentalists in Montgomery County, Md. collected over 3,000 petition signatures to press their local government to switch to sustainable energy. A resolution was passed, and by 2011 all of the county's municipal buildings will be powered by 20% on renewable energy.

Speak to your school administration about promoting a green, eco-friendly campus. Encourage recycling and reusing school waste. A group of Indiana high school students literally ignited both biodiesel and regular diesel fuel at a school-board meeting in order to demonstrate how much cleaner biodiesel burns. The school is now one step closer to running their school's buses on biodiesel.

Lastly, be your own action hero. Write to your local representatives and urge them to make decisions that are kind to the environment, like pursuing eco-friendly garbage and waste removal projects.