What could one do today to do one's part?
How Can We Live More Sustainably?
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I don't have all the answers but I do grow as much of my own food as possible. I buy most of my meat directly from a farmer/butcher. Avoiding chain stores is also a step in the right direction. We in Canada could learn a few things from Cuba in fixing broken items instead of throwing away and buying new. Planting food trees that do well in your area without much care is also a good thing. Think before you buy the newest plastic gadget. The more one can do for oneself, the less one has to rely on smoke stack produced 'stuff'. Cheers Earnest.
EarnestDignity wrote:
Finding ways for people to live sustainably on Earth is growing more urgent every year. With the world population projected to reach 9 billion by 2050, there will be even more pressure on deserts, grasslands, forests, and other natural resources to provide food, energy, transportation and housing for a growing, hungry world. These activities further stress already fragmented natural areas that are reeling from deforestation, disrupted migratory routes, environmental pollution and a rapidly changing climate.
If we don’t make changes now, future generations, regardless of where they live, may not have the opportunity to experience the same plentiful planet that we benefit from today.
"Use it up, wear it out; make it do, do without."
May 26, 2013
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Hi dot com.
Great ideas ef4 and Joseph! They Inspire me to do what I believe to be the right thing to do for ourselves, for our future generations... and for Earth.
I'm bumping this. I feel it's a worthwhile conversation to have.
Is it really that important to do our small part to live life more sustainably?
What are the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle?
What could one do today to move in this direction?
EarnestDignity wrote:
Hi, dot com.
Great ideas ef4 and Joseph! They Inspire me to do what I believe to be the right thing to do for ourselves, for our future generations... and for earth.
I'm bumping this. I feel it's a worthwhile conversation to have.
Is it really that important to do our small part to live life more sustainably?
I think so.
What are the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle?
The future of our habitat.
What could one do today to move in this direction?
Something tells me you know the answer to your last question.
Jun 19, 2013
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Hi. I moved this post to the more recent "Environmental News" thread.
Nov 15, 2013
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"Environmental issues affect every person, animal, community, and nation on the planet. As increasing evidence supports the devastating effect mankind has on our planet, more and more people are taking steps to protect the environment."
Would you take action to reduce your personal and household impact on our planet, please?
Here's what can be done:
Homeowners' Tips for Reducing Holiday Waste
How Clean is the Electricity I Use? Power Profiler
Greenacres: Landscaping with Native Plants
Waste: What You Can Do: At Home and in the Garden
Water Use and Water Efficiency
Wastes: What You Can Do: At Work
Fight Climate Change On the Road
Fight Climate Change At School
Integrated Pest Management in Schools
Wastes: What You Can Do: At School
Water Conservation Tips for Schools
"Finding ways for people to live sustainably on Earth is growing more urgent every year. With the world population projected to reach 9 billion by 2050, there will be even more pressure on deserts, grasslands, forests, and other natural resources to provide food, energy, transportation and housing for a growing, hungry world. These activities further stress already fragmented natural areas that are reeling from deforestation, disrupted migratory routes, environmental pollution and a rapidly changing climate.
If we don’t make changes now, future generations, regardless of where they live, may not have the opportunity to experience the same plentiful planet that we benefit from today."