Go Green!


The following is a place for you to submit stories, articles, personal ideas, etc. on how we can go green in our everyday life, ease our carbon footprint and promote healthy, sustainable lifestyles.  Feel free to also include major plans adopted by nations and institutions to serve as an international model of what can be done to combat global warming and environmental destruction.

Always remember, The future is in your hands!

100 Ways to Save the Environment.

On January 13th, 2008 Matt said:

http://www.seql.org/100ways.cfm

Treasure Island Plan

On December 28th, 2007 Matt said:

Treasure Island Plan: Most sustainable city on the planet

Treasure Island Plan is to develop a sustainable city with pedestrian friendly high density housing along with more open space, an urban farm, wind and solar electricity, recycled water and plenty of trees and plants. The street grid will be oriented to maximize solar production and shelter from the wind. Wetlands will filter storm water. ­

Canada and Berkeley

On December 6th, 2007 Matt said:

Averting Climate Casatrophe: Green Party lays out roadmap to Canada's low-carbon future
06.06.07

It Won't Be Easy Being Green
06.06.07
Berkeley’s plan of action to reduce greenhouse gases. Goal is 80% reduction by 2050. Plans include free bus passes, a car-share vehicle on every block, and help to finance solar panels for homes. Other encouraged individual steps include installing high efficiency appliances, solar powered water-heaters, and more insulation. Changes in activities are encouraged, such as walking to work, using cloth shopping bags, buying locally grown produce, shutting off unused appliances, and reducing use of non-recyclable packaging.

Individual Ideas

On December 6th, 2007 Matt said:

Ten Ways to Cut Your Carbon Footprint
1. Buy local produce
2. Reduce your meat consumption
3. Avoid over-packaged goods
4. Join a car pool or club
5. Cut down on junk mail
6. Reuse and refuse plastic bags
7. Take vacations near home
8. Be ecologically-minded when staying in hotels
9. Don't throw away things: reuse, Freecycle and buy second-hand
10. Keep your clothing footprint small

Treehugger.com
A comprehensive guide on how to live an ecological friendly lifestyle, from kids' toys to weddings.

DIY Solar Electricity