People always write to me with such great suggestions for ways I can green my home: Install solar panels, build a green roof, construct a rainwater collecting system, change my energy provider, etc. Sadly, I live in a condo, and the condo board has regulations that prevent me from doing this (though, to be honest, I’m also too broke to do most it, too).
But that doesn’t mean my friends and family can’t take the initiative. And over the past few months, I’ve found myself convincing others to do all sorts of things I can’t, like raking leaves instead of using a gas-powered leaf blower or getting a green audit done on a new house to see where energy can be saved. It’s also just as rewarding when I inspire others — or bug them repeatedly — to do easy stuff like carrying a foldable tote bag with them to the grocery store or not using paper towels in public washrooms.
See, it’s all about delegating (to use a classic managerial term). So from now on, I’m going to do my utmost to convince those around me to take the plunge and get rid of their car, or build an herb garden instead of a pool in their backyard, or even try going vegetarian for a while — because while every green deed counts, it counts a whole lot more when a bunch of people are doing it. Now you better all join me and start constructing your own compost bins from scratch! Come on, get to it!
Photo courtesy of nature_photonutt on Flickr
Ha! Squint your eyes while looking at both the umbrella shot from yesterday, and today’s fallen leaves? Coincidence that they are so similar?
Hi!
I am thinking about build my compost bin like you did. But doesn’t it stinks?
GREAT!!! It’s tough, but also it’s worth doing. Sometimes people just don’t think. They do something that’s habit and end up wasting so much!!
For what it is worth, when my son started driving, and my car broke down for the last time, we decided to split the cost of another car – a used car (does that count as recycling) for him and a Scooter for me!! By virture of having to pay for his own gas, he doesn’t drive too much – and I enjoy zipping around town getting 95 mpg!!
With a family of 4 to buy groceries for, it’s sort of a challenge sometimes, but usually I let the husband shop or do it when the car is available.
See you are an inspiration!!
Beautiful colors (umbrellas yesterday and today’s leaves).
Speaking of lots of good environment-friendly ideas, Mr. Al Gore is hosting a contest on Current TV of ecospots, and he’s down to the finalists!
You have until Nov. 9th 12:01 EST to view them and vote for your favorite here:
http://current.com/ecospot
Here’s an easy way to promote going green — Go Vote!
Thank you, Vanessa, for allowing me to stand on my soapbox for a moment.
Okay…. so here is what I am going to do. I will make the huuuuuge sacrifice and spend the coldest part of the winter in St. Lucia (yes- will offset my flight). While I am gone I promise to turn my heat all the way off and unplug each and every thing in my place. How’s that? And when I come back on February 29th- the last day of your challenge we can have a plug in party with imported champagne.
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A bit suprresid it seems to simple and yet useful.