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chinahopes · Oct 3rd, 2009, 11:19 PM

Nothing. I don't believe in man-made global warming. I try to recycle, just not in the name of "global-warming." I do it for reasons that are my own. Don't believe everything that you read. It's always great to recycle, but at the same time, do it for you and only you.

nauticalstar · Oct 4th, 2009, 09:37 AM

Even if you don't "believe in global warming" there are plenty of other environmental problems in the world that are man-made that can be helped by people being green. Its hard to deny that landfills are overfull, water has been contaminated by our waste (factories, medications, etc), and we're consuming resources faster than ever. Disposable plastic bags are a huge problem because they aren't biodegradeable and even when they are disposed of properly they can blow away and get caught in ditches, trees, and bodies of water. Also, we use so many of them! Some things have to change.

krisluvspurses · Oct 4th, 2009, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by nauticalstar

Even if you don't "believe in global warming" there are plenty of other environmental problems in the world that are man-made that can be helped by people being green. Its hard to deny that landfills are overfull, water has been contaminated by our waste (factories, medications, etc), and we're consuming resources faster than ever. Disposable plastic bags are a huge problem because they aren't biodegradeable and even when they are disposed of properly they can blow away and get caught in ditches, trees, and bodies of water. Also, we use so many of them! Some things have to change.

Prada_Princess · Oct 4th, 2009, 10:24 AM

I agree Nauticalstar - well said.

I think it is important to adopt the precautionary principle in any event.

Nieners · Oct 4th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I piggyback ride on my bf's back instead of taking the car to get to school

surferchick2 · Oct 4th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by nauticalstar

Even if you don't "believe in global warming" there are plenty of other environmental problems in the world that are man-made that can be helped by people being green. Its hard to deny that landfills are overfull, water has been contaminated by our waste (factories, medications, etc), and we're consuming resources faster than ever. Disposable plastic bags are a huge problem because they aren't biodegradeable and even when they are disposed of properly they can blow away and get caught in ditches, trees, and bodies of water. Also, we use so many of them! Some things have to change.

Great post. I do it for the environment, the animals, for those who care, those who don't, and those who are unaware....oh, and for me also.

Designer_Love · Oct 4th, 2009, 01:28 PM

i don't go green, in fact i do anything but. I flat out refuse to go green.

aklein · Oct 4th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Wow, some of these things are surprising. Here are a few easy things that I do.
Carry a Nalgene bottle of water instead of buying bottled water.
Take public transportation or walk.
Turn off lights, AC etc when not home.
Use the low energy light bulbs and energy saver appliances.
Unplug the cell phone charger (and other things) when I am not charging my phone.
Carry my own bags for groceries etc, or carry things in my huge purse.
Set my computer to hibernate mode.

clevercat · Oct 5th, 2009, 12:33 PM

I recycle.
Use low energy bulbs.
Use canvas bags for my supermarket run.
Use public transport.
Leftovers are fed to the foxes (double win, right? Healthy happy foxes and no food in landfill), there's a family of them who live out in the parkland behind my home, me and my neighbours look after them.

bagaholic85 · Oct 5th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Designer_Love

i don't go green, in fact i do anything but. I flat out refuse to go green.

um kay.

bagaholic85 · Oct 5th, 2009, 03:00 PM

i personally try to do my best to lessen the imprint i leave in this world. its nearly impossible to live totally green, but i think if everyone does small steps, it would make a big difference.

i bring my own grocery bags to the store, walk anywhere i can, bought those vampire plugs (saves on energy and $$...same goes with energy efficient appliances), turn the lights off, save water where ever i can, use reusable coffee & water bottles daily, recycle everything, and buy biodegradable things whenever possible (i.e. doggie doo doo bags, home cleansers, etc).

even organizing your day better cuts down on your footprint, your wallet, and your personal time. combining things when running errands, even when cooking (run the oven once for 2-3 meals if possible), etc.

nauticalstar · Oct 5th, 2009, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by bagaholic85

um kay.

haha that's exactly what I was thinking.

It reminded me- I had a coworker start this "low carbon diet" aimed at reducing carbon consumption. Another of my coworkers, for a joke, announced he was going on the "high carbon diet" aimed at using as much carbon as possible. He said he planned to ask for a plastic bag for each item he bought, leave his car running whenever possible, and buy everything individually wrapped. Its not so funny to explain- but it was hilarious when it happened!

redney · Oct 5th, 2009, 06:32 PM

I recycle, use low-energy light bulbs throughout my house, bring my own reusable bags to stores (not just the grocery store, but to places like Target, Home Depot, etc), use Nalgene bottles, brew my own coffee at home and line dry nearly all of my clothes.

BTW, there's a long thread on this already: What did you do for the environment today?

ZippyWho · Oct 5th, 2009, 08:52 PM

print double-sided.
re-use grocery bags as garbage liner, if not I have to buy garbage bags anyway.
turn off lights when not in use.
turn off work computer at the end of the day.
use public transportation when working on normal shifts.

surferchick2 · Oct 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM

Oh thanks for posting that thread! It's great to see so many PFer's who appreciate our natural resources and earth. Maybe they should be combined since there are some great Eco friendly suggestions there.

We'll be purchasing a steamed distiller by waterwise. My parents home has well water and ours has city, but they'll serve a purpose in each.

Oct 3rd, 2009, 11:19 PM	#16
chinahopes Luckiest. Joined: Oct 2008 Location: the Beach, SC Posts: 1,002	Nothing. I don't believe in man-made global warming. I try to recycle, just not in the name of "global-warming." I do it for reasons that are my own. Don't believe everything that you read. It's always great to recycle, but at the same time, do it for you and only you.
	Last edited by chinahopes; Oct 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 PM.

Oct 4th, 2009, 09:37 AM	#17
nauticalstar Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,596	Even if you don't "believe in global warming" there are plenty of other environmental problems in the world that are man-made that can be helped by people being green. Its hard to deny that landfills are overfull, water has been contaminated by our waste (factories, medications, etc), and we're consuming resources faster than ever. Disposable plastic bags are a huge problem because they aren't biodegradeable and even when they are disposed of properly they can blow away and get caught in ditches, trees, and bodies of water. Also, we use so many of them! Some things have to change.
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Oct 4th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#19
Prada_Princess Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 411	I agree Nauticalstar - well said. I think it is important to adopt the precautionary principle in any event.
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Oct 4th, 2009, 01:28 PM	#22
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Oct 4th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#23
aklein Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,478	Wow, some of these things are surprising. Here are a few easy things that I do. Carry a Nalgene bottle of water instead of buying bottled water. Take public transportation or walk. Turn off lights, AC etc when not home. Use the low energy light bulbs and energy saver appliances. Unplug the cell phone charger (and other things) when I am not charging my phone. Carry my own bags for groceries etc, or carry things in my huge purse. Set my computer to hibernate mode.

Oct 5th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#24
clevercat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 563	I recycle. Use low energy bulbs. Use canvas bags for my supermarket run. Use public transport. Leftovers are fed to the foxes (double win, right? Healthy happy foxes and no food in landfill), there's a family of them who live out in the parkland behind my home, me and my neighbours look after them.
clevercat Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 563

Oct 5th, 2009, 03:00 PM	#26
bagaholic85 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Location: i <3 ny Posts: 5,090	i personally try to do my best to lessen the imprint i leave in this world. its nearly impossible to live totally green, but i think if everyone does small steps, it would make a big difference. i bring my own grocery bags to the store, walk anywhere i can, bought those vampire plugs (saves on energy and $$...same goes with energy efficient appliances), turn the lights off, save water where ever i can, use reusable coffee & water bottles daily, recycle everything, and buy biodegradable things whenever possible (i.e. doggie doo doo bags, home cleansers, etc). even organizing your day better cuts down on your footprint, your wallet, and your personal time. combining things when running errands, even when cooking (run the oven once for 2-3 meals if possible), etc.

Oct 5th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#28
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,754	I recycle, use low-energy light bulbs throughout my house, bring my own reusable bags to stores (not just the grocery store, but to places like Target, Home Depot, etc), use Nalgene bottles, brew my own coffee at home and line dry nearly all of my clothes. BTW, there's a long thread on this already: What did you do for the environment today?
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,754

Oct 5th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#29
ZippyWho Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 337	print double-sided. re-use grocery bags as garbage liner, if not I have to buy garbage bags anyway. turn off lights when not in use. turn off work computer at the end of the day. use public transportation when working on normal shifts.
ZippyWho Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 337

Oct 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#30
surferchick2 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fidalgo Island Posts: 2,122	Oh thanks for posting that thread! It's great to see so many PFer's who appreciate our natural resources and earth. Maybe they should be combined since there are some great Eco friendly suggestions there. We'll be purchasing a steamed distiller by waterwise. My parents home has well water and ours has city, but they'll serve a purpose in each.

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