A Little Goes A Long Way!

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People often wonder how I keep up with my green ideals and with trying to live simply. The idea of going out of my way to toss a CFL into my e-waste box or tearing out my front lawn because of a water shortage may seem inconceivable to some. For me, each small step is hopefully creating a bigger action. In my efforts to reduce waste, shop secondhand and refuse plastic it all has a root cause. The root cause, obviously being this precious planet.

It’s hard to realize just how important it is to conserve resources when we live in a country that constantly consumes, creates and tosses away. The impact we have on this environment and how it affects us is often overlooked. The notion of having a lighter footstep is sometimes just that a “notion” rather than an action. How do we continue to share the beauty of nature for generations to come? I certainly want to my boys to show their children the light through the trees as I tried to capture above. The thought that they could even be the same ones is amazing to think about!  Through conservation we can continue to enjoy and explore the many benefits nature has to offer…

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Bless Me Mother Earth, for I Have Sinned

Please forgive me and let me continue on this green path to betterment.

The hub and I bought a Chevy Silverado DIESEL back in 2005 it was the perfect vehicle at the time because my husband commuted (great fuel mileage) and diesel fuel was inexpensive. It was a win-win. That was then. We’ve done so much to improve our carbon footprint since then that we haven’t really managed to tackle the vehicle situation. Although, we did get rid of my Jetta and downsized to only one mode of transporation!

Fortunately, for me I live in a small town and I’m within walking distance to my little community.  I do stroll up to those businesses when I can but for the most part *I drive*. Granted, I don’t drive much but still- It’s a diesel. On top of that, my husband and I are known for being speed demons. My husband more so than me- shhh! don’t tell him I said that!!!! Anyway, luckily, he no longer commutes with our diesel truck, he drives a work van for the company. A little better. But, when you consider all the equipment they haul everyday inside those vans…plus the mileage it can add up to a very bad eco faux pas!

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