Sustainability
The Body Connection
I didn’t start off my life being a good steward towards the earth. My family did I suppose, the bare minimum, in part due to the education on recycling we received in elementary school. We had our own garden in the summer, more out of the traditional habits of the offspring of generational farmers, than out of a desire to deepen our connection to the earth and, not littering was just basic manners.
By Jennifer Loree5 years ago in Earth
It Starts with a Trickle
When you think about it, every revolution in human history started with a trickle, a small group of humans pushing for change. As the trickle moved downstream it gathered volume and momentum, followers, and the push for change intensified until it became a wave that the most obstinate could not stand against. It follows then, that if we want to create a revolution to reduce our carbon footprint, save our oceans and save our place on the Earth, every little drop of change adds to the trickle and keeps it moving towards that wave.
By Jane Grows Garden Rooms 5 years ago in Earth
Self-Sufficiency
When I was young, my sisters and I spent the majority of our time outside. My momma had a small farm consisting of chickens, ducks, horses, and a number of rescue dogs and cats. She also kept up a garden every year. She passed down the care of chickens for food, and canning, and chopping wood for the winter. I learned a lot from her, and continue her legacy for self-sufficient living. I believe this is the key to saving our planet from carbon waste.
By Beck NachoFries5 years ago in Earth
From Beginners to Veterans, Ride the Conservation Wave
Back in 1970, Gary Anderson won a logo contest and for the past half century the Mobis Workflow arrows have been synonymous with recycling and conservation (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse). The first thing anyone should do is get one of these plastic cans or something with this symbol and put it in the kitchen, bathroom, and where ever you will see it. It's easy relatively inexpensive and will get the ball rolling. You will start to make small changes that will add up in the long run to save our water and our land. It helps me every day. This jogs my awareness for how much waste I am personally responsible for creating. It is an awesome way to start. Thank you Mr. Anderson for kick starting the revolution of consciousness and conservation habits.
By Holly Yandle5 years ago in Earth
Let's Save The Oceans And The World With A Little Change.
America is a land of abundance. We are approximately thirteen percent of the population of the planet and leave behind twenty-five percent of the world's carbon footprint through rampant and out-of-control consumerism. For years, in America, we have lived by the motto that “bigger is better. But, is it really better or just a sign of success and wanton recklessness. While there might not be “tons” that we can all do as individuals, there are many small things that can be done by all of us that would help in every area. Some of those things are as small as changing what we buy, how we buy it, what we drive, what we worship, and generally, just thinking before we act. If we stop treating the world as if it will forever exist in this abundant fashion then perhaps we’ll reverse the damages that have been done to our world, specifically our oceans. Here are a couple of things that I'm trying to do as my part of helping with this problem.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in Earth
The Need for Nuance in Sustainability Rhetoric
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019. On this particular trail, most thru-hikers don't carry hard-sided reusable water bottles or hydration bladders. I have tried both at various points in my hiking career, and neither the weight nor the irritation, respectively, were worth the hassle. Instead, most of us carry the kind of high-end plastic bottles of fancy water that you can buy for $2 at the grocery store in the beverage aisle—you know, the kind of bottle that every self-respecting person tries to shy away from nowadays.
By Sarahmarie Specht-Bird5 years ago in Earth
The Hidden Jewel in the Thar Desert.
Amidst golden sand somewhere in the middle of the Thar Desert lies a beautifully crafted and well-ventilated school for girls. Protecting the students from the sultry sun that burns their skin in summer, this school was conceptualized by CTTA founder Micheal Daube.
By Realty24Live5 years ago in Earth
