By: Terry Lee Reiman

Terry Lee Reiman — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:46:03 +0000

We need to remember that this planet is our common home, and all of us are the citizens of the Universe. Caring for our planet is the inseparable part of our own existence.

By: Kestrel

Kestrel — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:22:03 +0000

Good Question.
For years now I have chosen to drive a small used(recycled) car. I turn the ignition off if idling more than three minutes or so. I attempt to combine tasks when shopping to avoid multiple trips in the car.
I should be using the bus or walking to shop but living in the suburbs makes that quite difficult. My plan is to move to the city soon which will cut my car trips substantially.
I try to buy local organic produce which means both less gasoline (oil)used to transport them and less oil for pesticides and natural gas for fertilizers.
I turn off appliances and lights when not necessary and keep the house thermostat low. I attempt to buy goods that are not packaged in plastic.
As much as possible I try to repair faulty equipment rather than discarding and buying new items. I try to buy items that are made of wood rather than plastic.
This is not a complete list by any means but should suggest a way of approaching the ‘footprint’ issue.
The process starts with thoughtfulness. We spoiled North Americans(and Europeans)are accustomed to shopping without thinking of the consequences of our purchases. We need to change that. We need to start seeing each and every purchase as an act with multiple consequences involving both the origin of the product and the use and eventual disposal of it.

By: vancouver

vancouver — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:08:42 +0000

And so how are you taking action in your own life to live consciously and with a smaller footprint?

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