My Intent is to help heal the planet
What Does It Mean to Help Heal the Planet?We all know our planet is in trouble. Melting icecaps, disappearing species, unchecked pollution and more are causing many of us to feel anxious, frustrated, and even despairing. How can one person make a difference in the face of so much devastation around the world? It can feel overwhelming.
But experts say that if each of us committed to doing a series of small actions every day, every week, year in and year out, we could make a real difference. This 101 will give you real tools you can start using today to begin to heal and help our home, Mother Earth.How Can I Achieve My Intent?An exclusive round-up of the best thinking from leading experts“Be creative and inspire those around you to lead a greener life by doing these seven green things:1. You get from A to B without any C when you Walk The Walk2. It’s delicious but it causes more CO2 than cars so Go Easy On The Meat3. Resist the urge to buy the latest and Stick With What You Got4. Turn down the central heating and turn up the Human Heat5. The art of wasting nothing and using up everything: All-Consuming6. Instead of jetting your way around the world, Stay Grounded7. Don’t leave it on or even put it on, Plug OutCheck out our video of the 7 things at http://www.vimeo.com/2017206– Andy Hobsbawm, co-founder, Green Thing“Be patient and gentle with family members, roommates, etc., when trying to implement green practices at home. You will find yourself picking items out of the trash that could go in the recycling or compost bins, turning off lights, appliances, electronics, etc, and putting those clothes shopping bags somewhere where they’re not forgotten… Do it quietly, with the intention of setting an example rather than browbeating or shaming those you live with. They likely want to join your efforts; it takes time for all of us to break those habits!” – Jeff McIntire-Strasburg, founder of SustainablogWhere Do I Start?Here’s the number-one piece of advice in Treehugger’s “How to Go Green: Back to Basics” guide:Educate yourself: How can you solve the problem if you don’t know what the problem is? Luckily, fun, accessible information on green thinking, environmentalism and sustainable living is everywhere these days. Why not start with online sources like our very own guide for How to Go Green. Other websites like Grist, Ideal Bite or Worldchanging also offer great advice and different perspectives. If you prefer the print media, check out magazines like Plenty, Good, or UTNE. And if you’re not much of a reader, documentaries like “An Inconvenient Truth,” “Who Killed the Electric Car?”, or the BBC’s “Planet Earth” are also a good place to start.To read the rest of Treehugger’s tips, click here.Best Sites & Organizations
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