Submitted by Jacqueline M. Jakle on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 19:06.
I've been environmentally aware and responsible for many years, starting out recycling and picking up trash at the beach or a park when I was a teenager. From my teen years until today I read everything I can about living a responsible, creative "green" life. The list of things I do is too long to print here, and I enjoy reading what other people do to be responsible stewards of our planet. I care deeply about people, animals, nature...every living thing is vulnerable and needs protection. I am a vegetarian and buy and eat only organic, drive a hybrid, use energy saving appliances, unplug electronics when not in use, my groceries come home in reusable canvas bags, light bulbs are eco friendly, all of my cleaning supplies are environmentally safe...personal care items are certified organic, I wash clothes in cold water and hang most things to dry and don't use the clothes dryer too often. I take my lunch to work in a resuable tote, make my own coffee and carry it and filtered water in stainless steel thermoses..the list goes on and on. I am happy to do my part for the environment and eager to learn more ways in which to do MORE of everything! I love talking to like-minded people. When someone asks me how they get started living a greener life, I suggest they start small...recyle, use eco-friendly light bulbs, take shorter showers, etc. I love talking, sharing and learning.
Fighting Global Warming
I've been environmentally aware and responsible for many years, starting out recycling and picking up trash at the beach or a park when I was a teenager. From my teen years until today I read everything I can about living a responsible, creative "green" life. The list of things I do is too long to print here, and I enjoy reading what other people do to be responsible stewards of our planet. I care deeply about people, animals, nature...every living thing is vulnerable and needs protection. I am a vegetarian and buy and eat only organic, drive a hybrid, use energy saving appliances, unplug electronics when not in use, my groceries come home in reusable canvas bags, light bulbs are eco friendly, all of my cleaning supplies are environmentally safe...personal care items are certified organic, I wash clothes in cold water and hang most things to dry and don't use the clothes dryer too often. I take my lunch to work in a resuable tote, make my own coffee and carry it and filtered water in stainless steel thermoses..the list goes on and on. I am happy to do my part for the environment and eager to learn more ways in which to do MORE of everything! I love talking to like-minded people. When someone asks me how they get started living a greener life, I suggest they start small...recyle, use eco-friendly light bulbs, take shorter showers, etc. I love talking, sharing and learning.