***Zero-population growth: the tenet is one person in for each person already on the earth. So, in a two parent family = two kids max = zero population growth
It sounds easy, but I have to focus every day on improving also:
***Minimize one's consumption
***Don't buy things with excess packaging
***Don't buy things unless you need them
***Buy things that feature bio-degradable and/or recycled packaging (costs a *little* more; invest in our future please)
***Recycle as much paper, plastic, metal, as you can
>>>MOST PEOPLE TELL ME THEY RECYCLE MUCH MORE THAN THEY THROW AWAY!!! THIS IS GREAT!! KEEP IT UP!!
***Buy local, organic food. It really keeps the carbon/pollution costs of transporting your food down
***Buying local, organic food also supports local economies, ensures your food is most fresh, and keeps pesticides and other poisons out of us and the ground
***Consider zero-population growth: the tenet is one person in for each person already on the earth. So, in a two parent family = two kids max = zero population growth
***Don't waste water; we take it for granted
***TURN OFF THE SPOUT when brushing teeth or shaving, etc. I still have to remind myself to do this sometimes. Don't overwater outside.
***Go UNDER YOUR BATHROOM & KITCHEN SINKS and turn the hot and cold water flow knobs down 10-25%; Max flow will still be plenty; the avg. flow will now save water and YOU money
***Replace the three most used lights in your house with compact fluorescents -- this will save you 75% on your electrical bill for those fixtures, breaking even for the $2 bulb purchase price in a matter of weeks if the bulbs are frequently used; you WILL NOTICE THE SAVINGS on your NEXT electrical bill
***Replace the next three most used lights with compact fluorescents next month, until there are no more 18th Century, loses-most-of-its-efficiency-in-heat, Thomas Edison incandescent bulbs in your house
***Buy a hybrid, or electric car, when you can, when it suits your style and there is a suitable vehicle
***Walk or bike when you can!
***Have some candlelight nights, "turn the lights down low" as Bob Marley put it
***Put up solar panels right now, if you can afford it. Call me if you need help figuring out if it's feasible for you.
***Support higher fuel-mileage legislation
***Support clean-energy legislation and products, and use them
***Find clever ways to save energy around your house
***Be mindful, have fun, kick ass
***And realize how much more fun and safe the world will be if it's not terribly over-crowded, polluted and everyone is fighting for basic resources in a decade or generation
***You want your kids, and you, to live in a more fun, safe, and sustainable world in the future, don't you??? Do it! Now re-read the above and have a great day.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/opinion/08friedman.html
http://colbyallerton.blogspot.com/
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