Eating Green isn’t all about organics and vegetarianism, although these do, of course, play a part for many people. There is more to it than that, and you can make a big difference to how Green you are by making certain simple changes in your eating and shopping habits. Many of these changes are hardly noticeable, and some will surprise you with how much you prefer them. If you shop around, you will also find that eating and drinking green can be easier on the pocket than the alternative. The first thing to do if you are concerned about helping the environment is think about where your food comes from – and I mean that in more than one sense. If you shop in supermarkets, for example, you should take a close look at the packaging on what you’re buying. Firstly, how much packaging is there? Often supermarkets will package goods in lots of plastic wrapping – how often, for example, do you see a packet of tomatoes on a plastic tray, wrapped around with a few feet of cling film? This is wholly unnecessary, takes up space, uses energy and has very little practical benefit. Another consideration ought to be where in the world your food was grown. Some fruit and veg are not grown nearby and if you need to buy – for example – a pineapple then it is hard to find locally-sourced tropical fruit if you live closer to the North Pole than the Equator. If possible, however, it is extremely beneficial to buy locally-grown fruit and veg. The reasons for this are simple. Firstly, if potatoes have just travelled two-and-a-half miles in a van, their impact on the environment is much less than if they’ve travelled from overseas by air or ship. Chances are you won’t have to pay as much for them, as well. Buying food grown locally needn’t be any hassle. If you have a farm shop near you then why not check out their deals – the relatively low overheads these shops have enable them to keep prices low. If you don’t have a farm shop, then your local greengrocer will have a wide selection of locally-sourced fruit and veg. Next time you’re in, ask them – it’s better for you, better for your wallet and better for the planet.
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We look forward to debating this now “in your face” subject and your views on the reality of its application – not to mention the cost to us individually and the environment. As an example I read recently that that a property was using wind-turbines for generating its electricity use – great you may say – but that was before reading on.
I discovered that when the wind went home, they needed to use electricity to keep the blades turning in order that they did not rust up. Well now: Is that progress?
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Convince me to go green
Author: jamiehanson ~~
I would like to induce you for going eco-friendly. There are plenty of reasons to live sustainably. Existing with the earth is much more than climate change, it is about pollution, supply management, eco-system management and leaving a better world for our children. 1. Impact of clothes The manufacture of clothing requires huge amount of energy, hard worker and materials, including the usage of pesticides for the crops, dyes and water for coloring, and the labor environment. When you decide to purchase organic cotton instead of conservative cotton which is a chemical-dependent crop, you are making a choice, that is more eco-friendly by being simple on the earth and groundwater. The ecological effect of your garments could be reduced by using eco-friendly detergents, using frosty water in the garment washer, and line drying everytime possible. Wearing used apparel will lessen the number of articles going to the garbage dump. 2. In a woman’s life she uses more than 4 pounds of cosmetics (men are not far behind) The skin being the largest part of the body absorbs upto 60% of the articles applied on it, like shampoos, sunscreens and soaps. Taking into consideration that we tend to use about 10 various products everyday, the quantity adds up to a sizable amount. Selection of green personal care articles means that products with plant-based ingredients are being used instead of those having gasoline derivatives; and the latter are prevented from entering the skin. 3. Water is a non-renewable supply Pure water is the most valuable supply on Earth, and with the impending climate change, so on the accessibility of enough pure water is likely to be a problem. When you are being water conscious, the demand on municipal treatment plants is likely to be reduced and there will be plenty of water for supply. By avoiding bottled water we can reduce orangery gas emissions due to shipping, energy for processing plastics and the waste superfluous bottles going to the garbage dump. 4. Eco-friendly articles are human-friendly too When you are buying eco-friendly and natural products you are assisting local including global craftsmen and societies. Sanctioning for fair trade articles and fair labor performances guarantees that the products are not from sweated labor. Buying products manufactured in the US implies the production processes are subject to stringent labor laws. 5. To leave a better world for our children! I think this one is self illustrative. We need to be sure our life is sustainable so there are ample resources available for our children. Furthermore, we don’t wish to pollute the earth by such means that our atmosphere is harmful to our children’s health. About the Author: Douglas Rock Douglas is a father of three who wants to create a sustainable world for his children. He wants to Go Green and leave a healthy legacy. Douglas writes a ‘Top 10 reasons to Go Green’ series for SuperGreenMe.com. Read more environmental articles, profiles, news. Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Convince me to go green
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THE GREEN POUND
Shopping doesn’t have to be an entirely selfish pursuit, contrary to the rather clichéd belief widely expressed in the media. Of course it’s nice to spoil yourself every once in a while (but not every day, or it stops being a treat and becomes an addiction), but in this day and age shopping also offers many opportunities to have a positive impact on the environment. This begins with the obvious – purchasing environmentally-friendly products which have been produced ethically, organic food or energy-saving items, but includes other aspects in terms of packaging, transport and lifestyle.
If you have shopped in a supermarket recently, then it is likely that you have encountered the concept of a “bagless checkout” – where once you have put your items through the checkout you do not put them into readily supplied plastic bags, but into a “Bag For Life” (something which has been around for some time now) or into a bag that you yourself have brought. It is now fashionable to take with you a fabric bag, lessening the need for a handful of plastic bags which don’t biodegrade when disposed of, causing a real problem in the environment. For the shopper a bag like this has the added convenience of being easier to carry – it can be slung over your shoulder, ending the problem of heavily-filled, thin-strapped plastic bags which cut into your hands.
Many people now are doing their shopping on the Internet. This is helpful to the environment in a number of ways, from something as simple as grocery shopping – multiple deliveries in a single van is much better than several individual cars sitting in traffic jams en route for the supermarket – to one-click shopping at online stores which saves the customer a potential wild goose chase to find a single item and may well necessitate them starting and stopping their car several times in a few hours. This also allows the customer time to consider their purchase, being a much less rushed process. While many people complain about the expense of green products, being able to shop around on the Internet allows them to find a better deal – better for them and better for the world.
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