Brizzle and I have made some green living changes that have proven to benefit in at least one of the following ways: health, waste prevention, or space saving. In another post, we filled you in on what went wrong... so for a glass is half-full approach, I am here to tell you what went right. 1. Utilizing empty Argo Tea glass containers to contain our beverages. 2. Replacing our toxic plastic no. 5 water filter pitcher with an empty voss container and Japanese charcoal stick (I sometimes forget I'm drinking exchanged Socal water). 3. Strange looks don't prevent us from bringing our own glass jars to fill with bulk items. 4. Mesh bags keep our produce fresher longer than plastic bags ever did. 5. Brizzle's bus commute extends the life of our car, reduces pollution, and reduces the need for spending mpney on gas (is the price ever stable enough to actually budget with complete accuracy?!?!) . 6. Vinegar and/or baking soda clean most surfaces effectively. 7. Borrowing rather than purchasing books means more money for the kids. 8. Eating meat/poultry a few times a week has made our eldest learn to like vegetables, seeds, and nuts a lot more. 9. Upcycling existing clothes has led to a deeper appreciation for what I have and gently worn fabrics have lower levels of pesticides. Do you have any simple strategies for reducing your carbon footprint?
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