Margo1972 whole body aches; think I came down with something. dammit.

make a smaller ecological footprint

Worth doing!

Simple changes at first  — 3 months ago

I’ve committed to commuting by bike 2 – 3 times per week.
I’ve gotten a plot in my local community garden and I’m growing some veggies and herbs.
I remember to unplug or shut things off.
I bring my own containers and reuse them (coffee mug, travel mug, Tupperware/lunch/bento box, cloth shopping bags, etc.)
As my light bulbs died I replaced with CLF type bulbs.
I look around for other means to reduce my footprint. I track my progress via some websites in order to encourage other people that it can be done and not in some crazy, extremist way, but just simple practical changes. I’m on http://www.makemesustainable.com and also on the ZeroFootPrint site as well.

May 06, 03:22PM PDT 5 cheers

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woodstockdc has decided to expand the birthday celebration to the whole week.

Very awesome changes!

And you’ll personally be healthier to boot with the biking and the eating more veggies.

On the CFLs…just remember, the do have mercury in them so in most localities they are considered a hazardous waste. When they do die, and they will eventually, they can’t just go in the trash.

Thanks also, for the interesting link to the sustainability site.

May 07, 06:32PM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

Margo1972 whole body aches; think I came down with something. dammit.

Thanks! And yes, sadly, they do contain Hg but I can live with that. I actually have access to some extensive recycling opportunities through my office, so my old batteries as I use them up (I’ve adopted some so-far pretty reliable rechargeables) I recycle them at the office. Likewise with the bulbs. I’m learning that if I just keep my eyes and ears open, there are solutions to all the drawbacks.

May 07, 06:46PM PDT | Respond to this


 

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