I have been pleasently surprised with reading the return of the quality discussions on this board. The summer low came in, then now, then the draft phase is next where all the attention goes there. In specific regards to the environment thread, I was wondering what have any of you done as an individual to be more environment friendly. For example, I use to run the water while brushing my teeth. It was a gradual change, but I'm completely off that now for the last 6 years. Also, I recycle cans, re-use plastic bags and paper bags, and recycle paper. I don't use my a/c much in the car (but that's mostly because I'm cheap) and try to carpool as much as possible (again, cheap factor). Oh, and I leave minimal lighting at night (again, cheap plus I have no money). And also, I cut up those six pack rings so birds don't die. And I stopped pouring old oil down into the sewer so people don't die. Now ALL of these things I NEVER did when I was a kid and probably up to 15 yrs old. I'm not saying I'm an enviromentalist or tree hugger like Jeff or anything, but I do feel better about my semi-enviroment friendly improved lifestyle. I'm hoping with the raised awareness for the environment, many of you have gone through lifestyle changes in the last decade also. I can remember that it seemed silly to me first learning about it, but after a while that stuff does soak in. And even though many of you have differing ideoligies about the environment, I hope that everyone can do something, ANYTHING, to try to make it better. I think it's a good thing to do in life and every little thing counts. So, I know it's not New Year's but in addition to listing changes, it would be nice for y'all to put a resolution down also. Comon, we as americans (most of us here at the cc.net) use over 40% (i think) of the world's resources! I know it's economically justified, but we still should try not to waste so much. So for me, I will stop using paper towels in bathrooms when the airdryers are available. I know this is a weak resolution, but I can't think of anything else right now. I'll put it down when I can. So let's hear it. 1, What have you done? and 2, What will you do? ------------------ "It's like when my mom told me that when you're in the bathroom, don't look left or right, look straight down. That's why I don't mess with anyone's business; I just try not to piss on myself." -Edgerrin James on his philosohpy of life
Recycle, take mass transit if feasible, cut six-packs, and avoid buying products with certain chemicals. ------------------ Lacking inspiration at the moment... [This message has been edited by haven (edited June 15, 2001).]
4chuckie: do yourself a favor and never buy any bud light! ------------------ Lacking inspiration at the moment...
Tree hugger???!!!!! I'm aghast you would suggest such a thing! Here are some things I do... Recycle everything I can Ride my bike and walk when possible Drive less (I work at home) Have native plants in my yard - low watering, good for the soil and air Don't use pesticides Use environmentally friendly cleaners and yard stuff Turn my A/C up to 80 Turn the water off while brushing my teeth - I got that one from my 2nd grade teacher - good one!!! Compost (my wife does that) Things I do that I shouldn't... Long showers Buy too many things I don't use Leave the computer on too much Drive a big truck (reluctantly as a part of working) I'm sure there is more. ------------------ Things do not change; we change. - Henry David Thoreau
Hey there is absolutely nothing wrong with leaving the computer on too long ------------------ Shane "Save Our Rockets" "Life without basketball in Houston........without an arena that is what it will be"
I love the outdoors! ------------------ Rarely is the question asked: Guns kill squirrels than REDRUM to fools across the nation?
LMAO! ------------------ "Modern bourgeois society with its relations of production, of exchange and property, a society that has conjured up such gigantic means of production and of exchange, is like the sorceror, who is no longer able to control the powers of the nether world whom he has called up by his spells."
I use to drive a Blazer but now I prefer a vehicle that doesn't hurt Mother Earth. A go-cart, powered by my own sense of self-satisfaction. ------------------ Ceo of the Walt Williams and Lisa Malosky fan club. My Mockumentary atheistalliance.org
I haven't clubbed any baby seals for a while. At least, I ain't clubbed none that didn't have it comin'.
I recycle absolutely everything I can. I go out of my way to drop stuff at recycle depots (The City does not make it easy). I work for an oil company. We are committed to protecting the environment and reducing emissions. ------------------ God help me, ...I was only nineteen. Current Rocket's Salary & Contract Info
After reading this thread i have decided to help the enviroment that I will never buy another 6 pack. For now own I will buy my Bud Light by the case!
