How to use less stuff (and save money)
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) - This video is incredible. Please, when you have 20 minutes, watch it. The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard.The way you look at business will change.
The main premise of the 20 minute video is that the economy can’t exist in its current paradigm forever because the planet’s resources are finite. Instead of gloom and doom, it’s a bracing wake-up call for change - including really clear and do-able steps.
Here’s an except from their Another Way website for an idea about how you can contribute to positive change:
Power down! A great deal of the resources we use and the waste we create is in the energy we consume. Look for opportunities in your life to significantly reduce energy use: drive less, fly less, turn off lights, buy local seasonal food (food takes energy to grow, package, store and transport), wear a sweater instead of turning up the heat, use a clothesline instead of a dryer, vacation closer to home, buy used or borrow things before buying new, recycle. All these things save energy and save you money. And, if you can switch to alternative energy by supporting a company that sells green energy to the grid or by installing solar panels on your home, bravo!
Just turning off your computer when it’s not in use makes a difference. And it’s just the tip of the iceberg.
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