This list of seven easy life adjustments we could learn from the "greatest" generation compiled by the often excellent Mother Nature Network: after le leap . . .
1. Kick the bottle -- Stop drinking bottled water. It's free and FINE out of the tap. See: HERE
2. Let it all hang out -- I don't know if you kids know it, but as long as it's not raining clothes on a line will dry ALL BY THEMSELVES.
3. Grow local -- again, it's like a miracle, but FOOD CAN COME OUT OF THE GROUND. My parents live closer to the north pole than the equator, and I was pulling DELICIOUS carrots out of the ground last visit IN DECEMBER.
4. Rain, rain don't go away -- a rain barrel can save a homeowner 1,300 gallons of water during the summer months. You don't have to drink it, but your flowers can. Wash the car wit dat.
5. Brown bag it -- the average American (believe me, I'm guilty) eats out 4 times a week to the tune of 3,000/year (not in NYC, baby) and then throws away a PILE of garbage.
6. Game time -- pitch wii, play gin. Cheaper, greener, and you talk during it.
7. Buy less -- It's not that hard. If you don't believe me or need encouragement read this:
Good day!
I love that you remind people about rain barrels!
ReplyDeleteWe help non-profit groups fundraise with truckload sales of rain barrels. You'd be surprised at how easy it is to raise $3000+ www.rainbarrel.ca
Happy Rain Harvesting!
Leah