Friends, Fans, and Supporters of Frau Kolb and The Talkinggrid,<\/p>\n
Thank you for reading.<\/p>\n
Awareness of the reality of climate change and the necessity of looking at our lives, levels of consumption, and habits of destruction, which we’d all love<\/em> to deny, motivated me to change the way I lived to fit the world that is evolving. \u00a0In other words, I did not emerge from the womb ready to give up plastic bags and straws. \u00a0It has taken a lifetime of learning and effort to become the woman I am, today. \u00a0Despite so much being said, written, and debated around the touchy green topic there are still many questions on the how and why to be Green. \u00a0Well, I wasn’t always aware of the importance of mindful living. \u00a0It is one of the gifts experience has given me. \u00a0I understand that everything we take time to do in a loving, thoughtful, and respectful manner is better, more rewarding, and more likely to lead to a reality worth living.<\/p>\n Having a life that you want to live takes work. \u00a0The decision to live a quality life is greatly enhanced by being careful about how you spend your time and money, as both influence not only your wellbeing but global trends, since we are all interconnected.<\/p>\n Here are a few ways I reduce waste in my life.<\/p>\n 1.Take cloth or reusable bags with you, have a bag in your bag. \u00a0So, that you can never forget.<\/p>\n (The French, make knit bags which expand and fit a lot of groceries, easily.)<\/p>\n 2. Limit yourself. \u00a0Buy what you can carry home. \u00a0Of course, this doesn’t work with frozen foods or heavy cans upon cans of food. \u00a0But, do you really want to eat unhealthy convenience foods, which are not as nourishing as fresh foods? \u00a0The best part is that carrying one’s food home is a great work out. \u00a0I live a mile away from the nearest shopping center. \u00a0I routinely forgo the car and allow myself the privilege of movement. \u00a0My body says thank you because I’m giving it the exercise it needs. \u00a0My wallet is also happy because this puts a pause to impulse shopping. \u00a0Who is going to buy something, “seen on tv,” when they have to carry it home?<\/p>\n 3. Mend it. \u00a0Think twice before you throw that dress away. \u00a0Fabric waste, from a hyperactive clothing industry, is yet another environmental issue for us to face. \u00a0Buying polyester\/plastic clothing with designer labels is not an environmentally sound choice. \u00a0Sorry. \u00a0These clothes go out of fashion faster than you can fix. \u00a0They don’t invite repairs. \u00a0They were not made with the idea that you might want to keep garments for a lifetime. \u00a0Avoid the flood of cheap imitation clothes, the antithesis of real<\/em>\u00a0or quality clothes, and buy clothing made of natural materials, when you decide to fork the money over you want quality, not quantity in your wardrobe and life.<\/p>\n 4. Buy it used. \u00a0It already exists. \u00a0It is either old\/antique\/vintage. \u00a0You can take an, “old,” thing and make it new with a little creativity. \u00a0Express yourself with your patchwork. \u00a0People routinely buy distressed, torn, and shabby chic attire. \u00a0No one will know where your treasures were secured. \u00a0No one cares. \u00a0If you fear that used or thrift clothing are dirty or worn, well new clothes come loaded with chemicals which are bad for you and the environment. \u00a0So… think twice. \u00a0Second-hand goods can be just the solution you are looking for, often at a considerable discount in price.<\/p>\n 5. Solar panels are a way to save money on heating costs, propel your car, and earn a tax deduction (maybe). \u00a0You question the logic of solar panels if you live in a cold climate. \u00a0Well, look to Germany for understanding of the use of solar power as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.<\/p>\n 6. Recycle as much and as passionately as you can. \u00a0Please, pay attention to where your trash goes. \u00a0It has to go somewhere. \u00a0Just as in our private lives, we are responsible for our debris.<\/p>\n 7. Devote time to beach clean-ups and river rescue. \u00a0There are many organizations aiming to preserve and protect our natural resources. \u00a0Join a team of volunteer street sweepers, and sweep away classist tendencies, and embrace a cleaner world. \u00a0Become one that makes time for the Pacific Trash Patch, aware that the litter of today is the Marine life poison of tomorrow.<\/p>\n 8. Love nature. \u00a0Don’t forget to get out and experience the beauty, first hand. \u00a0Our national parks, city parks, river ways, lakes, and costal treasures deserve more attention than Pok\u00e9 Man Go. \u00a0Get out and no, you don’t have to post pictures, every few steps. Step into the magnificence of the ocean. \u00a0Allow the waves to lick away spiritual\/emotional wounds. \u00a0Cleanse yourself. \u00a0Allow yourself to flower. \u00a0You are a splendid example of marvelous, nature. \u00a0Love yourself.<\/p>\n 9. Garden. \u00a0A little patch of dirt goes a long way, if only to make you more mindful of what it takes to grow food. \u00a0How it works. \u00a0Why it works. \u00a0It is calming and therefore healthful to massage the soil and pluck a cherry tomato from the vine on one’s window box. \u00a0Herbs, so small and tasty, can be easy to grow and add so much to our meals.<\/p>\n 10. Teach. \u00a0This is not all about you. \u00a0Children, adults, friends, and foes deserve to be educated in the commitment required to create of the world we all must share, one which can sustain life. \u00a0You have a responsibility to remind others that the environment matters and sometimes you have to take matters in your own hands by demonstrating your ability to always take a bag with you, recycle religiously, and live a worthwhile\/fulfilling life, day in and day out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Friends, Fans, and Supporters of Frau Kolb and The Talkinggrid, Thank you for reading. 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