Fight Consumerism and Be Green 101

Sunday, May 24, 2009

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Welcome to Be Green 101

We are here to consider the dangers of consumer culture and its toll on our souls and the environment. By attacking these dilemmas one day at at time and with support from each other, we hope to break some questionable patterns of consumption and waste. We anticipate these positive changes for ourselves and the planet will bear fruit. It only takes 28 consecutive days of abstinence to break a habit.

We welcome your words of wisdom and support through this process.

Principals to offshoot consumer culture

1. don't buy new products of any kind (from stores, web sites, etc.)
2. borrow or buy used.
3. purchase exceptions include: hygiene products, utilitarian services, recreational services, charitable contributions, plants and cut flowers, Art supplies, medicines, video rentals and downloadable music files...

Essentially use the "fair and reasonable person" standard -- i.e., you'll know in your heart when you're rationalizing a violation. Also purchase items you know consider social and environmental causes.

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be green 101: We are a group of concerned individuals that want to make a positive change in our own lives first then hopefully create a better world for others and the planet. We hope to do this by engaging in the "compact challenge" and living green. This is our blog to share ideas, vent and support each other through our challenge.

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