This blog is, of course, mostly about pain. But every now and again, I’ll write about a good cause. Blog Action Day is one of these worthwhile ventures, focusing on Environmental Awareness.
Today is Blog Action Day, designed to have thousands of bloggers (last check… over 7,000 blogs) unite for 1 day, to talk about 1 issue. “Will that change the world, just one day? Not immediately, but it in effect unites the blogging community. And once the community begins to unite, anything is possible.”
Environmental Awareness is an issue close to my heart, as I deeply value the Earth and its plants and animals. In the last few years, I’ve made personal changes towards walking more gently on the Earth, including:
- recycling whatever I can, including paper and plastics
- riding my bicycle to work, on errands, and to local activities, taking my car less often
- carrying a few plastic bags in my purse and car to re-use, instead of getting several new ones on each shopping trip
- taking plastic containers when we eat out, so I don’t use new ones for leftovers
- becoming an “almost 100%” vegetarian
- contributing to environmental organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and American Friends Service Committee, and supporting my daughter in contributing
I hope you’ll share what you do to protect and care for our Earth in the comments. And as an extra bonus, take a look at this funny video of a seagull “shopping.” Remember, a laugh is great for increasing comfort!
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6 responses so far ↓
Kristina Richardson // Oct 15, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Everyone can make a difference! If you are passionate about stopping global warming and the environment you should check out this website http://www.nvisioncfl.com . Changing to CFLs is a great way for individual people to really make a difference! You should also check out this site http://www.youtube.com/user/helpourworld for more ideas on how to help our world!
How to Cope with Pain // Oct 15, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Another good suggestion. We recently changed our outdoor lights to cfl’s.
Nickie // Oct 15, 2007 at 7:49 pm
I started using a more natural company for bath/cosmetic stuff. I use a lot of Lush. They do a lot of things which make sense to me from an environmental perspective. As a side note, I find that lush is good for my pain in a few ways, one because of the essential oils which provide aromatherapy, and also because I’m taking better care of my skin, which seems to be important for RSD.
How to Cope with Pain // Oct 15, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Nickie, thanks for relating your suggestion to your pain condition, too. Finding products without artificial fragrances has been quite difficult for me, though they’re out there if you really look.
elizabeth // Oct 16, 2007 at 1:29 pm
I work for Cox Enterprises and saw that you participated in Blog Action Day. I thought you might be interested in visiting http://www.CoxConserves.com. The site details Cox’s commitment to the environment and offers tips on how anyone can become eco-friendly.
Best,
Elizabeth
jeisea // Oct 19, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Here in Australia we are able to elect to have our elactricity supply from renewable energy/green power. Also we get government rebates so that to supply our own energy from solar power would in real terms cost us about A$5000. At present we’re having all our lights replaced with newly available globes that give good cool lights but use only 5ws of power.
I have a pull along trolley for shopping and markets which saves on bags. I guess every little bit helps.
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