The recent oil spill has brought about so much concern for our environment that it makes me wonder why does it take something so big for people to really take the time to care? Or do they really? Every day our environment is blasted one way or another. It may be small things like that plastic water bottle you just drank out of or something big like the oil spill. The question is...why does it take a major catastrophe to bring people's thinking around?
Here are a few things to ask yourself...
1. Could you do without oil?
2. Could you provide for yourself if you needed to?
3. How does your life effect the environment?
4. Do you give back to the environment?
I know this may sound like I'm a complete "tree hugger" but I'm not. I still drive my car to work every day. I still buy some of my food from the grocery store. I still use tons of gadgets that run on batteries and electricity. But what I do do is be aware that these things do make an impact on the world around me.
I do try to make some difference though. I garden as much as I can, I make my own breads and cheeses, I barter with my neighbors for food and other items that I may need, I build many of my needed furniture, and I even brew my own beer. Many of these things started as mere hobbies I admit but I've found that the gas I save running to the store, the joy in seeing my own handiwork, the goodness of eating local food and most importantly the sense of community with my neighbors is amazing and great for the environment.
We at Casey are trying to do some of the same. Soon we will be introducing a new section of the company that will focus on items to help our environment. Small steps towards a new future. So do your part! Think about all the things in your life and how you might be able to change for the better. It isn't as hard as you think and believe me the benefits that you will reap will outweigh anything you put into it.
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I have thought about what difference I can make in my small space on this planet. I drive a smaller car with a 4 cylinder engine getting excellent gas mileage, I try to carefully select the foods I will consume as it is easy to overbuy and have to discard some, I grow my own herbs for seasoning since I cook much more at home. I have a faucet water purifyer to save on plastic bottles and carry my water in a hard container. I take my lunch and use plactic containers that can be washed vs. zip lock bags. I do laundry by saving the dryer loads so more can go in and often I put towels or the pets bedding outside to dry. I keep the thermostat at 78 or 79 in the summer and 62 in the winter. Every little bit helps and I just feel better. We are truly one world, one people. Every action helps.
I am always aware of what I do and how it impacts the environment...I may not be the ultimate "greenie" but I think that awareness is the first step! I am always sure to turn off the lights in a room if I'm not in it, I shut off the water while I brush my teeth, I turn off appliances when I'm not using them, I recycle, and I reuse when I can.
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