50 Simple Steps to Save the Earth from Global Warming by the Green Patriot Working Group is a really accessible guide of 50 simple steps to take to help protect the planet, with great additional resources listed to learn more.
Although the average eco-conscious person is most likely already aware of at least some of these steps, I found a bunch of tips that particularly good reminders:
• Send an email a day to corporations/your government to urge against global warming and other environmental causes you believe in
• Check your tire pressure: “Under inflated tires can cut fuel economy by up to 2% per pound of pressure below the recommended level”
• Be a carbon-neutral gardener by using a push mower, using only organic fertilizers + pesticides, and reducing your lawn (lawns are not sexy!).
• Invest in the Solution by investing your money in green funds such as Green Century, Domini Social Investments, which is something I want to start doing.
• Buy organic supplements. I didn’t realize how many non-organic dietary supplements use ingredients that are derived from petrochemicals!
Honest question – why aren’t lawns sexy? I happen to have a large backyard. In one corner, I’ve got my veggie garden (organic, of course) and in another I have my compost pile. I don’t use any fertilizer or other non-natural “lawn” products. And we use a push mower.
I didn’t get the house because of the lawn, but I have to tell you, I adore sitting out there in the cool of the evening and feeling the grass on my skin. Or doing yoga barefoot in the early morning dew.
So, I’m wondering, since the house was already built and I can’t divide the plot of land up, what’s un-green about enjoying my little piece of land?
06/09/08 » 11:10 am »
Investing in green funds is a really good suggestion!
I’ve been following green investing for many years and have a unique site that covers the latest related global news and research. It’s at http://investingforthesoul.com/
Good luck and best wishes, Ron Robins
06/10/08 » 11:24 am »