GOING THE GREEN MILE

Is all this talk about going green making you green behind the gills? Is all this hype just an obsession with A-list celebrities and the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? Should anyone really care? Let’s hope not and let’s be glad someone does.

The “green” revolution is a realization that our consumption on this planet is having a devastating impact on our limited natural resources. The checks and balances that have sustained life on this planet are being offset by questionable capitalism practices and the increased demands of a growing population. The green movement is not just a latest fad, but a new concept to deal with this pressing global issue and what we can do to improve the environment.

The confusion about all this green and what you can do to support our environment does not necessarily  lie with mandatory hybrid cars, retro fitting your home and an organic lifestyle-though it would have a positive impact, it’s is just not feasibly sound considering the average citizens wallet.  Technology to support green-minded policies and social innovative ideas is evolving and has yet to be produced to the public at an affordable price. Yet that shouldn’t be a deterrent in starting today in implementing healthy green choices in our daily lives. Future generations depend on the decisions we make today. If everyone just did a little, it could add up to a lot.

Going green is as simple and sound as this:

      Shutting off lights and powering done your computer conserves energy.

      Recycle paper, plastic, glass and check with your local municipalities for programs in your areas.

      Next time you are at the grocery store, bring your own bag from previously shopping or bring a canvas bag. Decline bags for single items you can carry out by hand.

      Explore the public transit or start a car pooling at your place of business.

      Consider a hybrid or compact car instead of current low gas mileage vehicles…walk.

      Purchase recycled products.

      Invest in a home water purifier and leave the plastic bottles back on the shelf.

      Reduce the amount of newspapers and magazines you receive-read them online, go to your local library or share a subscription with a friend or family member.

      Shop at secondhand stores instead of purchasing new. The amount of new resources needed to produce new products is reduced and it saves money.

      Support local business that retail in recycled products and material. Go organic. It is good for the environment, your health and the economy.

      Purchase items with the least amount of packaging. Over 35% of landfill space is packaging from toys, electronics and other house hold items.

Every day we can make the choice to reduce and reuse products and resources. We just have to do it together…every little bit helps. Recycle, Reduce and Reuse.