We do not collect gray water, or have a compost pile in the yard (though we're thinking about it). We do not have a worm bin in the kitchen or have low-flow toilets. There is not a Whole Foods within 25 miles of my house, and as much as I love my pink bike, we still drive everywhere. And not in a hybrid, either, but a minivan. Welcome to the suburbs.
We do, however: recycle with fervor, use energy efficient lightbulbs, use "green" cleaning products, and possess a good amount of spending power. Which is why Big Green Purse is on my reading list this month.
Because I'm not the eco-mom of the year. But at least I'm doing something. Happy Earth Day.
xoxo
2 comments:
I read in a magazine recently (can't remember which one) that talked about all the ways you can help the environment and the biggest thing was to stop consuming. Take what you have and re purpose it they said (clothes, furniture etc.). By that you are causing less strain- if there is a lower demand, less production less carbon emissions etc.
Anyhoo, I have recommitted myself to shop used clothing stores for my kids and myself.
It's hard to be really eco friendly in the burbs. You have to have a car, there are no CSAs (at least not here), you cant very well compost and attract rats to the neighbors backyard.
I was just thinking about similar issues myself.
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