I've listed quite a few links you can check out if you'd like to see who is participating. Look for the "Recycle-Rethink" list to the right.
At simplelife2day, I am focusing on narrowing down my personal belongings to 100 Things. But, more importantly, I'm trying to recycle, reuse, rethink what I am doing with all my "things" as I get rid of them. I do not want to throw anything out. My goal is to create a simple life that does not impact the environment in a negative way.
So far, I've donated and sold items, but I also plan to post videos of what else can be done with things we no longer need. I've been creating art from recycled items for a long time. I'm looking forward to sharing with you some fun, creative ideas as I repurpose instead of throw out my "stuff."
Its all about choices. As we continue to clutter the earth with all our "stuff", we are damaging our environment. The choices we make for our lifestyle, how we travel, the food we consume, and what we buy and throw away all influence our carbon footprint.
"This ecological footprint is a monitor of human demand on ecosystems. It shows that humanity is already using nearly 30% more natural resources than the Earth can replenish." (GreenPeace)
If you'd like to learn more about carbon emissions and measure your carbon footprint check out the calculator at the Nature Conservency. It measures how many tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses your choices create each year.
So, what can we do?
Stop throwing away so much stuff.
Join me in consciously choosing to recycle, rethink, repurpose, reuse all our stuff.
Please leave a comment and let me know what you are doing to reduce your carbon emissions.
thanks....
Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWe have gone from a two car family to one. Yes, it takes some planning and coordination, but it feels right. Not to mention the $$$$ we are saving!