How much of a green impact am I making?

Question

I started using reusable shopping bags, reusable water bottles/coffee mugs, and taking 10 minutes or less showers about 3 months ago. Am I making a good impact? What else could I do to be green?

Answer 1

Good start!  Have you calculated your "eco-footprint" yet?  Go to http://www.myfootprint.org/ and see what your overall impact is.  Also, try reducing the amount of meat you eat (if you are a meat eater) and especially try to purchase LOCAL and ORGANIC foods.  Try to purchase natural fibers and non-plastic household items.  Look for things that will last, and abandon the concept of disposable.

Answer 2

not making too much of a difference, but making a statement. Keep on Keeping On

Answer 3

Jedi Girl

Looks like you have you eyes open. Can’t say that about to many people in society today. Most of us walk around with blinders until a catastrophe hits, then we wake up pretty quick. Unfortunately we go blind again a few months later…

Let me start off by saying we (my family and I) live 100% off of the grid and are completely self-sufficient with a 0% Carbon footprint. I believe this is the first step anyone can make “help the environment”. Once you convert your own life style to a greener more eco friendly route, you can start helping others.

my home has all the comforts listed above plus some. we live very comfortable without effecting the environment. just saying that tolet you know it's possible. you may not want to go as extreme as me and my family but anywhere in between is something.

Without getting to in depth here, Using alternative fuels in your vehicles and harnessing your own electricity from the sun, water, earth and wind are the 2 are key elements in making a green transition and erasing your carbon footprint.

here's a calculator to find out how much of a green impact your making (carbon footprint)

http://www.conservation.org/act/live_gre...

if you'd like to make your next step feel free to contact me personally at www agua-luna com

I've been installing home made Solar panels. Solar stoves, Solar batch and inline hot water heaters. Solar radiant heating. Solar home heating and AC, along with home made wind gens and other alternative energy items for the last 3 years.

You can even make the above projects on site with simple parts from the local hardware stores or auto stores or junk yards. For more info check out some guides I wrote / compiled on how to DIY www agua-luna com

Again these projects can be accomplished anywhere by anyone.

if you absolutely can't do anything in your home at least you can put alternative fuels in your car. most major automotive manufacturers (Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors, etc) recommend the use of bio fuels, and nearly every car manufacturer in the world approves ethanol blends in their warranty coverage.

In fact your probably even driving an ethanol car and didn't even know it.

The trick is finding fuel.

I've been producing biofuel for about 3 years now, it's not extremely difficult. Basically you need general household ingredients, a processor (or still for ethanol) and some used oil. Blend it, let separate, screen and use. I complied a guide a while back to help walk you threw the process step by step, just email me or check out..

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as for recyling the best way i've found without taking money from your won pocket is to join a free freecycle group in your area or visit the habitat for humanity.

If you’d like help in making your self sufficient steps, feel free to contact me directly. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at www agua-luna com

on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others “help the environment”.

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

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Answer 4

What a good start!

Its good to get rid of as many things as you can that are disposable, or has a lot of packaging. Start cutting down on your energy use by switching to flourescent lights. Buy only energy efficient applicances. Buy food that's locally grown, organic, and sustainably grown. Try going to natural food stores. Walk, and take public transit.

Just be aware of what you buy, where it comes from, how it's made, and if it is biodegradable.

Answer 5

You are making a big impact just by doing that much. But if you want to do more start using non toxic household cleaners and personal care products. Just go to my website at www.shaklee.net/dcyfh.

Answer 6

That is a great start. One way to do more is to take a notebook and go room by room making notes on what you do and have in that room that can be changed. When you shop and have extra money, prchase what you need to make the changes, like natural cleaning products.  And when you shop, don't forget to drop off donations on your way.

Answer 7

yes very good

Answer 8

I agree with the others. Every little thing you do is helping! People say one person won't make a difference, but it does and the thing is your not the only one making an effort to it does add up. Good job!

Answer 9

This is how I look at it.  Anything that you do is helping.  It is more than you were doing 3 months ago so that is making a good impact.  If everyone did just one thing a day think of all of the emissions we would be saving.  If everyone would do what you have done then the world would be cleaner already.  Thank you for helping do your part.