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It is difficult to make change happen, especially when it’s the kind of change that impacts the globe. It can be a slow process and results are not always immediate or visible. There are many reasons that people choose not to live Green, often times, it’s not because they don’t care, it’s because it’s inconvenient. Some of the reasons that living Green is inconvenient for people are similar to other reasons we don’t do things, like work-out.
We’re really great at making excuses:
- “I don’t have access to recycling where I live.” earth911.org
- “It’s too expensive to buy organic foods.” northmarket.com and farmers’ markets
- “Buying power strips and new light bulbs is too expensive.” Green saves “green”
There are lots of other reasons people don’t want to change their behavior; they don’t want to give up their time, their comfort or the way of life that they’re used to, but if we don’t start giving these things up, we’re going to have to give up other things that we love; no more christmas trees, no more tropical island vacations, no more fresh seafood or produce. We will start seeing more disease, more allergies, more droughts, more hurricanes and wildfires, even more war.
So, although change can be difficult, make a conscious effort To Green. See my Green Your Life: How to…and Where to find it post. There are thousands of resources and simple things that everyone can do To Green their life and save the planet.
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It’s no surprise that living Green has countless benefits to healthier lives and a healthier planet, but here are some of the reasons I love living Green.
Saving $$$
- energy, water, gas
- recycling: use canvas grocery bags, a travel coffee mug, freecycle.org
Living a healthier life
- eat organic foods, they’re fresher, healthier, they last longer and taste better
- walk, don’t drive
- cleaner air, less allergies
- cleaner water, more food
- cleaner, healthier planet, more opportunities to ski and snorkel!
Green is the ultimate global cause
It’s “cool” to “chill“
Community-based social marketing: an innovative marketing tool that can change the world. Many communities rely on this type of marketing to spread awareness and action by connecting people and giving them a common vision.
- commitment to a partner or team
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Find local organic food: eatwellguide.org
Find recycling locations near you: earth911.org
Recycle all things and reduce landfill build-up: freecycle.org
Stop junk mail and save trees: greendimes.com
For all things Green: idealbite.com
Simple steps to going Green: readthegreenbook.com
Spencer Tunick uses art to protest global warming: youtube.com
Green Your Life:
Green Beauty: aveda.com
Green Cleaning Supplies: seventhgeneration.com
Green Grocery Bags: ecobags.com
Green Music: tunesfortrees.com
Green Pets: petpromiseinc.com
Green Products: dinegreenstore.com
Local Links on Living Green:
