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By: AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » Taking Action

AfricanKelli » Blog Archive » Taking Action — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:15:07 +0000

[...] Today is Blog Action Day where bloggers around the world are encouraged to post about the environment — one of my favorite topics to discuss. There are many ways I’ve modified my behavior in the last few years to be more green — like bringing my own grocery sacks to the store and my own cup to the coffee shop — and a few other changes I’ve only recently noticed that could be considered environmental. Yesterday I met some friends for breakfast at a bagel shop 20 miles from my house. By riding my bike, I saved a gallon of gas round trip. I washed my car yesterday at the $.25 coin operated spot and literally ran like mad to make it happen within the initial 4-minute $1.25 time slot. I am also trying to consume and eat less, recognizing every little bit adds up. Ultimately, what I think we need to remember is that we cannot shop ourselves green with new light bulbs or hybrid cars. We cannot eat ourselves thin with 100-calorie packs of crackers. We cannot pull ourselves out of financial ruin by shopping sales that “save.” Nice marketing ploys! If we make these choices because they fit in our budgeting, nutrition, environmental plans — that is another story. Simply, I think we can focus on using less and walking more — those two things alone will make us all healthier. Crafting, the do-it-yourself movement, cooking at home and gardening are forms of domestic sustainability that work toward these two goals. One day, I will grow much of my own food, live on solar power, trade my car in for a mountain bike and live with the seasons. [...]

By: Slow on the uptake… « Taylor Design

Slow on the uptake… « Taylor Design — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:54:13 +0000

[...] 20th, 2007 · No Comments Ok, I went to the market today with my trusty reusable market bags.¬† I try to bring them wheneverI can and keep one tucked neatly away in my purse at all times for unexpected trips.¬† It makes me feel like I’m doing something small for Kelli’s Green Week pursuits.¬† Toady was a lighter shopping trip then usual since I was only picking some things up for a dinner I’m making for some of Joe’s troops tomorrow night.¬† Here’s where it gets a little tricky: [...]

By: Prissy

Prissy — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:39:10 +0000

whoo hoo! this will be fun!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:57:34 +0000

Great Idea. You really got me to thinking the other day. I’ve already started to incorporate some new ideas into my daily routine.

By: rohanknitter

rohanknitter — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:47:42 +0000

Good idea!! See you over there.

By: Leatitia

Leatitia — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:11:31 +0000

Great idea! I’m in!

By: Gracie

Gracie — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:57:34 +0000

That’s great, I’m in!! Thanks for the nice idea Kelli!

By: erin

erin — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:23:16 +0000

what a great idea!! can i take a picture of my hot husband rolling out the recycling bin? that counts…

By: madmommy

madmommy — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:38:58 +0000

Here’s a link you might want to put up, for shopping tote tutorials…http://www.alteredcloth.com/blog/2007/07/top-7-tutorials-for-making-your-own-shopping-tote.php

By: Jane

Jane — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:40:30 +0000

I’m in!

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:38:52 +0000

What a great idea. Now all I have to do is remember to photograph the green stuff.

By: Mirre

Mirre — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:02:17 +0000

What a wonderful idea! You got me thinking already!

By: June

June — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:13:56 +0000

Wonderful idea, Kelli!

By: Wannabe

Wannabe — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:30:02 +0000

In like Flynn. You might want to check Nalgene to see if it is a #1 or #5 plastic otherwise it’s not considered safe and green.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:28:27 +0000

Me too!

Now I’ve got to figure out how to take pictures as pretty as everyone else on here. Should be good practice.