Archive for June, 2008

What Type of Green Are You?

// June 26th, 2008 // 2 Comments » // Green Living

I claim to be green but what I realize is that I am only one type of green. There are different types of green people that I have come into contact with, so let me attempt to break it out for you.
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I’m big on the SIGG!

// June 26th, 2008 // No Comments » // Green Living

Its true that you can learn something new every day. I learned about a SIGG, and no, you don’t have to visit the doctor for this one. Of course its “green” and its from Switzerland. I do believe the Swiss have got it going on when it comes to anything environmental.
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Seeing the World Through Green-Colored Glasses

// June 12th, 2008 // 1 Comment » // Green Living

John Conlee was quoted as seeing the world through rose-colored glasses in his original 1978 country song. This expression means that if someone sees the world through rose-colored glasses, they think it is more pleasant than it really is. I wish more people would see life in this way.

In relation to this song, I felt that I see the world through green-colored glasses. I define this as seeing things with green or ecological potential.

Going green is a balance between your lifestyle and your environment. Not everyone lives in California or New York, has cute little recycling bins at their house and millions to renovate their house using upscale green products. No matter where you live, you have to find the balance that will work best for you and your time and budget. Otherwise, you won’t do it as a sustainable practice. Sometimes going green isn’t convenient, easy or cheap. But if you take small steps and find that balance, you can still be green!

I recommend the following small green steps first:

  • Recycle – contact your county to find out what is offered, remember not everyone offers curbside and you may have to carry your bottles and cardboard to a drop-off site. Part of going green and changing your lifestyle is making the effort! I didn’t say it was convenient!
  • Energy – switch your candescent light bulbs to CFLs, which may be more expensive to buy, but they last seven years and save money on your energy bill.
  • Plastic Bags – stop using them! Get the reusable grocery bags instead and bring them back when you buy groceries. Some stores even offer a discount! You can recycled your plastic bags at most grocery stores, such as Wal-Mart, Food Lion and Bi-Lo.
  • Organic Clothing – some of the clothing helps us go green, especially organic cotton. But your only choices are not the $175 pair of organic green jeans from Loomstate.  I’ve been to Wal-Mart and Target and found organic cotton t-shirts for under $10. Now that is my kind of deal!

Forget the trend and the hype on TV. Truly build going green into your every day lifestyle and make it work for you.