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  Another Minority Opinion

  John's song, Waiting on the world to change, IMHO, isn't something he's ADVOCATING...it's simply a statement of the attitude of his generation.  And they've got a point.  They watched their formerly hippie parents turn money greedy and spoil their children with wealth while ignoring so many of the things they've known since they were young.  For example:  remember 30 years ago when we all started using canvas bags at the grocery store?  Most people have no idea where those bags went after that month or two of enthusiasm.  They just stopped using them.  Imagine where we'd be if we'd all stuck with it...

  And his approach to 'light green,' again IMHO is commendable.  Few people can afford to completely remodel my home this summer so it runs on wind power, get rid of that gas guzzling SUV that they still owe $30k on and trade it in for a hybrid, quit the job that brings their commute to two hours every day and buy only organic, locally produced food and clothing.  Not all at once.  (I'm not talking about the John's Mayers of the world...I'm talking about the rest of us.)

  But by asking people to pick ONE thing to do now, make a habit of and then pick one more thing, he's offering an alternative for those people who are finally thinking that they should do something to help the environment.

  My first step was to buy a hybrid when I needed a new car.  The 'green' and 'tree-hugger' teasing went on for months.  Now everyone in my office is starting to consider better gas mileage for the sake of the environment rather than just their pocket books, even while I'm on to bigger and better environmental improvements (which I no longer get teased about).  It takes a while for thick skin to develop and it takes a while for others to see the value in our environmental message.  

  We should applaud every attempt at becoming greener as one in a series of steps that we all must eventually take. Life is a journey...we all start where are at and take one step at a time. After all...judging by the prices of organic foods at MY grocer, it may be a while before I can afford to switch.

  Kathy

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  Give 'em a break!

  Come on...do you expect everyone to reduce their carbon footprint to zero?  Is YOURS?

  We all do what we can. We move in the right direction one step at a time...yesterday I recycled everything I can and bought less of what can't be recycled.  Today I also drive a hybrid.  Tomorrow I might be able to buy only organic, locally grown food.  Every step is a good step.  No one can be expected to jump in with both feet, abandoning all travel, eschewing gas-powered vehicles, buying organic, etc, overnight.

  I can't believe you're complaining (in one of the posts) that students travelled to help the poor in 3rd world countries.  Do you expect us to swim there to lend a hand?

  Kathy

  On Some students don't want to go carbon neutral posted 2 years, 6 months ago 36 Responses

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  Recycl-ing

  My husband races is bike, on the road and the dirt.  He spends at least an hour and a half riding every day (not counting the time spent commuting.)  What I want to know is what to DO with all those tires when they're no longer useful for him?  Got any ideas?On Umbra on bicycle tires posted 2 years, 7 months ago 11 Responses