Partying
Believe it, the way you PARTY affects everything from your health to your carbon footprint! Before buying the booze for your next party, consider what the products are. Is it Budweiser from a large polluting factory in Newark, New Jersey, or is it from a local, energy and environmentally conscious brewery? Glass, can or plastic cups for the keg? Was the booze shipped all over creation to end up in your living room?? If your beer is brewed close to home and your town has a good recycling program, choose glass; if it comes from far away, stick with aluminum. A pulled pint of draught beer will always be the greenest choice. When in doubt, buy local, that generally takes care of it! And try to lose those Solo cups! If you are in desperate need of some single use cups, try Solo's "Bare" line of "Eco-friendly" cups. They are made from compostable,recycled, recyclable,and renewable materials. The line also include containers and dinner ware. Perfect for your next get together!
Eating
I love to eat. I bet you and everyone else you know likes to eat as well. Let it also be known that although I am a Pescatarian ( I do eat fish, but not meat!) I do recognize that meat is a staple in most people's diets. That being said, I bet MOST of you don't realize that many meat products being sold around the world are in fact NOT environmentally friendly in more than one way. Here's a little clip to check out what I mean, before you think I'm pulling this crap out of no where:
Alright, I am NOT a PETA fanatic, I think that's important to know about me or anything I will ever write in this blog. However, I do recognize the good points and solid facts stated in this video and I think that all meat eaters should be made aware of modern meat production. Seriously guys, it's gross. My suggestion is, other than becoming a Vega/Pescatarian, to buy local, organic, grass fed meat! Its humane, better for you, and better for the environment! Also, pay attention to packaging and try to minimizing the amount or meat you and your family consume. Less is more,people!
I love to eat. I bet you and everyone else you know likes to eat as well. Let it also be known that although I am a Pescatarian ( I do eat fish, but not meat!) I do recognize that meat is a staple in most people's diets. That being said, I bet MOST of you don't realize that many meat products being sold around the world are in fact NOT environmentally friendly in more than one way. Here's a little clip to check out what I mean, before you think I'm pulling this crap out of no where:
Alright, I am NOT a PETA fanatic, I think that's important to know about me or anything I will ever write in this blog. However, I do recognize the good points and solid facts stated in this video and I think that all meat eaters should be made aware of modern meat production. Seriously guys, it's gross. My suggestion is, other than becoming a Vega/Pescatarian, to buy local, organic, grass fed meat! Its humane, better for you, and better for the environment! Also, pay attention to packaging and try to minimizing the amount or meat you and your family consume. Less is more,people!
Exercising
This is NOT an area where less is more! More is more, and more done OUTSIDE is even better! For real, get off the tread mill and on to the sidewalk, park, or outdoor track. In the cold months, keeping off of electric powered machines helps out too. Remember the little things, guys!
This is NOT an area where less is more! More is more, and more done OUTSIDE is even better! For real, get off the tread mill and on to the sidewalk, park, or outdoor track. In the cold months, keeping off of electric powered machines helps out too. Remember the little things, guys!
Shopping
Hmm.... yes... greener shopping is a WHOLE other topic that will require its own separate post, but I'll leave a few good points here for now:
Hmm.... yes... greener shopping is a WHOLE other topic that will require its own separate post, but I'll leave a few good points here for now:
- The less packaging, the BETTER
- Stay away from single use products as much as possible!
- If you notice a business is not acting environmentally responsible, don't give them your business. Enough said.
- Buy local, all natural, and organic as much as possible,but make sure brands can back up claims with certification and literature.
- Shop less.
Cleaning
Thanks to it being 2011, the average consumer now has a variety of cleaning products to choose from, when elbow grease and vinegar won't cut it. Here's a video to help you find eco-friendly cleaning products:
Thank you, Oregon Environmental Council!
Thanks to it being 2011, the average consumer now has a variety of cleaning products to choose from, when elbow grease and vinegar won't cut it. Here's a video to help you find eco-friendly cleaning products:
Working
Hey guys and girls, I totally understand being busy at work. That's probably why it's called work in the first place. Anyway, whether you work outside or inside, anyone can keep track and reduce the amount of resources wasted during shifts.
If you work in an office, try double-sided printing ( most office printers do it automatically, if you select the right print option setting). Turning off the lights in restrooms, offices, hallways, and turning off computers at night will all help reduce the energy consumed through the day. Reusable coffee mugs are always better than paper cups. Separating trash is an important and easy way to integrate sustainable practices on the job.
Personal garbage bins will NOT help sustainable practices, so try to avoid having them around. Larger recycling cans and smaller waste bins will also encourage more coworkers to recycle and separate instead of throwing everything away together. Also, encourage bottle cap collection and separation from plastic bottles, these parts are NOT recyclable and will cause more waste in the long run!
A good sustainability program on the job will help condition employees to act more responsibly. These actions will translate to practices at home and can be picked up by employees' families. Imagine the possibilities of starting a sustainability program at your job!
Thanks for checking out my new post! Leave comments and questions, I'm more than happy to answer them!
Hey guys and girls, I totally understand being busy at work. That's probably why it's called work in the first place. Anyway, whether you work outside or inside, anyone can keep track and reduce the amount of resources wasted during shifts.
If you work in an office, try double-sided printing ( most office printers do it automatically, if you select the right print option setting). Turning off the lights in restrooms, offices, hallways, and turning off computers at night will all help reduce the energy consumed through the day. Reusable coffee mugs are always better than paper cups. Separating trash is an important and easy way to integrate sustainable practices on the job.
Personal garbage bins will NOT help sustainable practices, so try to avoid having them around. Larger recycling cans and smaller waste bins will also encourage more coworkers to recycle and separate instead of throwing everything away together. Also, encourage bottle cap collection and separation from plastic bottles, these parts are NOT recyclable and will cause more waste in the long run!
A good sustainability program on the job will help condition employees to act more responsibly. These actions will translate to practices at home and can be picked up by employees' families. Imagine the possibilities of starting a sustainability program at your job!
Thanks for checking out my new post! Leave comments and questions, I'm more than happy to answer them!
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