What did you do for the environment today?

La Vanguardia · Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:49 AM

Each of us can make our tiny contributions to save the environment. What did you do today for the environment?

When I took my shower today, I closed the water when I was shampooing my hair and lathering my body. I know it's not much, but it's a start and I saved some water!

Yesterday, I brought 3 washable nylon shopping bags when I went grocery shopping. Not only did I save money on the grocery bags (yeap, each bag costs around USD 30 cents here in Switzerland, so that's almost a buck on 3 grocery bags), I saved on trash!

Compass Rose · Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:53 AM

I threw my plastic water bottles in the recycle bin....

La Vanguardia · Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:59 AM

^ It's always funny when I have to bring plastic bottles for recycling since I have to carry these big bags full of them. I just wish sometimes they have more recycling places for plastic bottles here so I don't have to go everytime to the grocery store to bring them.

simmmchen · Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:12 AM

I rode my bike (bicycle, not a motorcycle!) to school rather than taking my car

Great thread!

lv-lover · Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:53 PM

I took a shorter shower today. I always take forever, but I'm trying to cut back to save time and not waste water.

JSH812 · Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:54 PM

I didn't drive my gas hog V8 SUV today...

lovinalotofbags · Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:56 PM

I always recycle, even the little tab off the milk carton. I have reusable bags from Publix. I always recycle.

ladyjane76 · Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:58 PM

I didn't shower today, just kidding! anyway I actually remembered to bring my recycling shopping bags out to the store today!

Jahpson · Jun 22nd, 2008, 06:42 PM

i have not driven all day.

La Vanguardia · Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyjane76

I didn't shower today, just kidding! anyway I actually remembered to bring my recycling shopping bags out to the store today!

You're too funny! Just imagine how much water we can save if we all don't shower for a day ... I wonder how strong all our stench will be lol!

louisgurlxoxo · Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:17 PM

I cleaned today for the first time using water and distilled white vinegar mixed 50/50. It is good for the environment and got my bathroom clean with no chemicals. I had to put more elbow grease into it though.

purly · Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:22 PM

Today was a no TV day for us.

We also recently stopped buying San Pellegrino to drink as our "bottled water" and got a Berkey water filtration system for our home instead.

BasketballCourt · Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:24 PM

Recycled water/Gatorade bottles, as well as the newspaper.

gypsumrose · Jun 22nd, 2008, 08:12 PM

I've been trying to drive in a more gas-efficient way and calculated that I got on average 36.7 mpg this week! Still had to fill up though. :(

mcmahan706 · Jun 22nd, 2008, 08:29 PM

i have four trash cans in my kitchen.
Newspaper
Plastic Bottles
Aluminum
Trash.

I suggested to my friend that she buy the large bottle of OJ and decant to small reuseable bottles and buy reuseable shopping bags. (of which I used today)

Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:49 AM	#1
La Vanguardia avec deux armoires Location: 43 countries, 300 cities	What did you do for the environment today? Each of us can make our tiny contributions to save the environment. What did you do today for the environment? When I took my shower today, I closed the water when I was shampooing my hair and lathering my body. I know it's not much, but it's a start and I saved some water! Yesterday, I brought 3 washable nylon shopping bags when I went grocery shopping. Not only did I save money on the grocery bags (yeap, each bag costs around USD 30 cents here in Switzerland, so that's almost a buck on 3 grocery bags), I saved on trash! __________________ ***** LaVan's shoe closet ... the story of my shoes! * http://forum.purseblog.com/the-glass-slipper/lavans-shoe-closet-the-story-of-my-shoes-366905.html * What did you do for the environment today? * http://forum.purseblog.com/general-discussion/what-did-you-do-for-the-environment-today-313819.html

Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:53 AM	#2
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Location: Southwest Florida	I threw my plastic water bottles in the recycle bin.... __________________ Teddie says......"They'll never find me in here"! Visit Me! www.greenfeatherdesigns.com

Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:59 AM	#3
La Vanguardia avec deux armoires Location: 43 countries, 300 cities	^ It's always funny when I have to bring plastic bottles for recycling since I have to carry these big bags full of them. I just wish sometimes they have more recycling places for plastic bottles here so I don't have to go everytime to the grocery store to bring them. __________________ ***** LaVan's shoe closet ... the story of my shoes! * http://forum.purseblog.com/the-glass-slipper/lavans-shoe-closet-the-story-of-my-shoes-366905.html * What did you do for the environment today? * http://forum.purseblog.com/general-discussion/what-did-you-do-for-the-environment-today-313819.html

Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:53 PM	#5
lv-lover Member	I took a shorter shower today. I always take forever, but I'm trying to cut back to save time and not waste water. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:56 PM	#7
lovinalotofbags In for the long haul Location: South Carolina	I always recycle, even the little tab off the milk carton. I have reusable bags from Publix. I always recycle. __________________ Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 11:12 AM	#4
simmmchen Member Location: Germany	I rode my bike (bicycle, not a motorcycle!) to school rather than taking my car Great thread!

Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:54 PM	#6
JSH812 horses&hounds Location: wild&wonderful	I didn't drive my gas hog V8 SUV today...

Jun 22nd, 2008, 05:58 PM	#8
ladyjane76 ladyjane Location: Agrestic	I didn't shower today, just kidding! anyway I actually remembered to bring my recycling shopping bags out to the store today! __________________ LadyJane

Jun 22nd, 2008, 06:42 PM	#9
Jahpson oww! Location: The Playground	i have not driven all day. __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:17 PM	#11
louisgurlxoxo Member Location: Long Island	I cleaned today for the first time using water and distilled white vinegar mixed 50/50. It is good for the environment and got my bathroom clean with no chemicals. I had to put more elbow grease into it though. __________________ Wish List: Balenciaga Day A new wallet!! World Peace

Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:22 PM	#12
purly IT'S	Today was a no TV day for us. We also recently stopped buying San Pellegrino to drink as our "bottled water" and got a Berkey water filtration system for our home instead. __________________ .

Jun 22nd, 2008, 07:24 PM	#13
BasketballCourt Member Location: School	Recycled water/Gatorade bottles, as well as the newspaper. __________________ -Courtney

Jun 22nd, 2008, 08:12 PM	#14
gypsumrose :) Location: IL	I've been trying to drive in a more gas-efficient way and calculated that I got on average 36.7 mpg this week! Still had to fill up though. :( __________________ Banned indefinitely, but completely content

Jun 22nd, 2008, 08:29 PM	#15
mcmahan706 Member Location: NC	i have four trash cans in my kitchen. Newspaper Plastic Bottles Aluminum Trash. I suggested to my friend that she buy the large bottle of OJ and decant to small reuseable bottles and buy reuseable shopping bags. (of which I used today) __________________ "If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around." - cowboy wisdom