This is the 3rd year that I started to write down my goals for new years in a notebook and this morning, after spending some time alone at the beach doing it (lucky me!), I felt so good to see that most of the goals I settled for the past years were actually accomplished (dreaming big it's definitely not a problem for me) as well as it was funny to see how they and other priorities are changing with times and how they actually reflect the way I feel changed.
2014, you also seem so promising!...
So, to begin my blog posts this year I thought I'd start with the detox issue and a few simple steps that we can all take to make the world a better place for future generations.
2014, you also seem so promising!...
So, to begin my blog posts this year I thought I'd start with the detox issue and a few simple steps that we can all take to make the world a better place for future generations.
Recycle (this should go without saying!)
Whenever you can, walk/bicycle
Save the planet, excercise, enjoy the scenery/city rather than stand in the smelly underground/bus. It’s all good.
More here & here.
Get on top of your mail
Try online subscriptions and switch to online payments whenever possible.
Shop responsibly: read the labels
Make sure you know where the food is made, how it’s was grown; is it fairtraid? Is it organic? Find out!
More here.
More here.
Buy reusable containers
It just makes sense to stop using and throwing away at least one coffee cup a day AND they’re pretty.
Go paperless: submit electronically
This is not only greener, but it will save you from running around printing, writing and mailing all sorts of forms and cheques.
Buy local
Purchasing from local farmers whenever you can not only reduces our
carbon footprint but it also keeps money in the local economy.
Choose greener vacations
When you’re planning your next trip ask yourself the following
questions before booking a hotel: What’s their environmental policy?
What percentage of their employees are local citizens? Do they support
the local community? What sort of policies have they implemented to
reduce water consumption to conserve energy and recycle waste? How do
they educate visitors about local natural areas, wildlife, etc.?
If you’ve never asked these questions, now may be a good time to start.
Sign up to your local library
This will save new ink and paper being used to produce new books -not to
mention how much money you’ll save. Plus, 2nd hand books have more
character!
Search and support renewable energy and energy efficient technology
It can be somehting as simple as switching to efficient lightbulbs or asking your energy provider about green energy tarifs.
Keep electronics out of trash
E-waste contains mercury and other toxins and its a growing global
problem, plus, you can make money from recycling or reusing your phone.
Check second hand options before you buy something new
Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
Study upon where your food comes from
It’s important we know and understand where our food originates and to teach those around you.
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