Blog Action Day - for a greener earth
I’m proud to announce that busygirl is part of the blog action day. It is an initiative by lighter footstep. The idea is to have lots of voices on one topic, on the same day. If you’d like to participate you can just click on the link and get involved.
I am an environmentalist. Here are the simple things I do to contribute protecting the environment:
- I try my best to use both sides of paper
- limit the number of paper printouts
- I changed 2 lightbulbs in my house to the energy saving ones
- I turn off lights and unplug chargers when not in use (almost obsessive compulsively)
- I recycle all my batteries (target & wholefoods both take them)
- I recycle or donate computer equipment, since they impose environmental damages
I know I need to do more. But at this point there are simply too many mixed messages and incomplete information. For example, are hybrid cars really good? If my japanese car’s mileage is great, it’s probably as good as a hybrid car, since I’m concerned about the environmental damage the manufacturing process for hybrid cars cause.
There are a lot of websites that ask you to donate to green funds to offset your carbon fooprint. This sounds like a wonderful idea. But does it really work? Who are the recipients of my contribution? What are they doing with the fund? Is my money better spent somewhere else? But for those of you who’d like to contribute this way, this site is a good start.
For now, I’ll stick to simple things and try not to harrass my family and friends. One tip I learned recently, is that cell phone chargers, when plugged in (even without connecting to your phone), drains power as well. So unplug it when you’re not charging. Hey, it’s good for your electricity bill too.
