Simple and Sustainable
November 3, 2007 – 12:29 pmThis is how we reduce our environmental impact (and save a little money too). It makes life more simple and it helps to have a more sustainable environment. All of these action points were taken from Make Me Sustainable, a great website for managing your carbon footprint.
What we already do
- Eat organic
- Go paperless with bills
- Recycle all glass, cans, plastics, newspapers and magazines
- Use cloth rag and air drying instead of paper towels
- Use reusable Coffee Mug
- Use tupperware instead of Ziplock bags
- Replace Incandescent bulbs with CFLs
- Wash Clothes in Cold Water
- Start or join a car pool
- Lower the thermostat in the winter; open the doors and windows to let in cool air
- Raise thermostat setting in summer; install blinds and screens on windows
What we’re going to do
- Start a compost for food scraps
- Eat locally grown foods
- Air dry clothes
Ed:I’ve also added a page to track our progress
2 Responses to “Simple and Sustainable”
This is really great. We recycle a lot more at the apartment now, but I still want to do some of those other things more. Have your read Serve God, Save the Planet? I haven’t yet, but Dylan did and it changed the way he lives quite a bit. You guys already do the stuff it talks about, but you might enjoy it.
By Lindsey on Nov 6, 2007
No I haven’t read that book. Honestly the biggest reason why we’ve even gotten into the whole sustainability thing is not really because we care about the environment but more because it’s a simpler lifestyle. It’s also healthier, which appeals to both Mary and I.
By Dustin Boston on Nov 6, 2007