So here is a simple challenge to all who come across this. Do a few EASY things that can perhaps, start you on the road to bigger changes that will in turn continue to impact our environment in positive ways...
1. Only buy toilet paper, tissues, paper towels (used sparingly!!) that are made from post-consumer
2. Use rags that can be re-washed, not paper towels.
3. Use less harsh chemicals. Do you really need bleach when soap and hot water kills germs too?
4. Avoid plastic bags like the plague. Baggies too. Think re-usable!
5. Buy less. Do you really need that latest and greatest THING?
6. Be aware of where things come from. What is the real cost of that item made in China (social, ecological, financial)
7. Take the time to find out where your food came from. Choose local or at least Canadian whenever possible.
8. Turn the heat down, lights off, tap off. Canadians are horrid wasters. Lets realize our natural resources however bountiful are not endless!
9. Recognize "greenwashing" or "eco-marketing" and find out what REAL ecologically responsible organizations reccomend. We can't buy our way out of this one people....
10. Re-build a sense of community around you. Share more, care more, engage more. Build the will to change.
Thank you! Love, K. XOX
