Green Cities

“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” – Native American Proverb

“…most of the damage we cause to the planet is the result of our own ignorance.” – Yvon Chouinard

“Do something drastic – cut the plastic! “– Unknown

I moved into a condo in a town where you get charged for water and it is very expensive. (In the past it was put into a condo fee.) So reality hit when I got my first water bill. I honestly believe that it was the best thing that could have happened. I invested in a high-efficiency Bosch washer and dryer. I looked into how much water my Bosch...

I am putting out the cash for a tankless, on-demand water heater. It's an investment, but I decided any upgrades would be to maintain if it's repairable or improve upon it if it involves water or energy use. 

 “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” – Vivienne Westwood

Don’t Just Think, You Have To Take Action

I have stopped getting straws regardless if I have mine with me. Since I get my groceries delivered, I am at the mercy of the person picking and packing them. I do use the vegetable bags to collect food for my compost but it still pains me to get them when I used to bring my own the store.  And while we get very little takeout and I...

“The most environmentally friendly product is the one you didn’t buy.” – Joshua Becker

“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” – Paulo Coelho