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I know this is a more hippie post than what I usually write. But lately I’ve been really inspired to try to improve my daily habits, to be a more considerate citizen of our world. Part of it is because now I have kids, part of it because I’m older and also live in an area that is more eco-conscious and is also being ravaged by fires and also because I have some friends who are inspiring to me, in that they have dedicated their lives to try to make the earth more beautiful and clean. This isn’t meant to be a lecturing post (and if it was, I’m the one who should be being lectured) but I just wanted to share some of what I’ve started to do, to try to be less wasteful and more considerate of our Earth. And I really, really want to hear what you do too, to be more eco-conscious. so I can learn from you! Here goes!
Being considerate of water usage. This goes from everything from turning off the shower while I soap/shampoo to having a bucket on the sink, to catch water as I’m washing fruits/vegetables. I know this sounds a little crazy and I basically have to take the bucket outside multiple times a day but I water some of my existing trees and plants this way! Also, when I cook veggies, I also reuse the water and dump it on my plants (after it cools). I read that this actually gives the soil great nutrients so it’s a double win. I know this doesn’t save much water in the grand scheme but it’s also really important to me that my kids see me doing things like this – I explain to them why I’m doing it, and how lucky we are to have clean running water to begin with!
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