Well, hello there. Welcome to the first post I've ever planned out in advance! I've been wanting to write about my efforts to live green for a while, as well as get ideas from other people. Sooooo, here we go.
Living green is one of my 101 in 1001 goals. I've become more and more concerned with trying to live as green as possible. There are some things I do, some things I could do, and some things I can't do. And I'm sure there are ways to live green that I haven't even thought of. So that is the point of this post. Telling you what I've done to live green, and hopefully getting some feedback on how others live green.
What I Do To Live Green:
- I have CF bulbs in most of my lights
- I always bring my own bag & crate to the market
- I recycle all my plastics, newspapers, paper & cardboard
- I'm a vegetarian (well, almost... I do eat seafood, but not super frequently)
- I turn off lights when they're unnecessary
- I turn off the water when it isn't necessary (like when brushing my teeth, washing dishes, etc)
- I rarely eat out
- I never use plastic utensils or paper plates
- I turn the a/c to a higher temperature
- I use the fans in our apartment
- I dry most of my clothes on a line
- I turn my computer off when I'm not at home or sleeping
What I Could Do To Live Green:
- Put CF bulbs in all of my lights
- Walk to the grocery store when we only need a few things
- Unplug my chargers and printer when not in use
- Take my canvas bags to all stores, not just the market
What I Can't Do To Live Green
- Carpool
- Take the bus or bike to work
- Any new appliances
- Any major home changes, as I rent
So now, I need your help. What else can I do to live green? Thanks in advance for any and all ideas!
TIATF:
All the information on living green. And the move towards living green. And how living green or trying to live green no longer automatically categorizes you as a dirty hippie.
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2 comments:
Find a farmers market down there or a local CSA...support the farming in the area (although, I remember the last time you tried to go to that kind of market) I bought a mop from Method...one of the disposables...only it's not disposable! You can reuse the cloth "mop head? but, if you don't want to do that, you could reuse a wash cloth every time you mop...and they make microfiber cloths to do windows and surfaces. Make a list when you go to the grocery so you don't have to go as often (that's a time saver too)Grow your own corn for gas! (OK...just kidding on that one) Use natural cleaning products and personal care products...although, you probably do that already...and recycle! Wonderful post, by the way...
I was about to say the same thing as chickenbells. You're already doing a lot by not eating meat, but your veggies could still be greener. Oh, and we love our Method mop and dish soap and we use homemade laundry soap without phosphates and icky chemicals.
Why can't you carpool or use public transportation? Are you really out in the sticks, or is there just no bus system in Peoria?
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