Some Thoughts on What Individuals Can, and Are Doing To Green the World
We
often hear of the fact that humans are scientifically proven to have had an
impact on the acceleration of climate change – and – studies has shown us that
we can, and do, create positive impact as well. The first thing people are
encouraged to do on the individual and home based level is to conserve. And
while this does have a huge impact on emissions, we will need to do more in
order to reach 50% or more reduction in climate accelerant emissions.
Most
of us know that there are numerous programs, grants and financial incentives
available that encourage people who can afford to upgrade appliances, various
home and business machines, and arrange for eco-upgrades to buildings.
Improved
and more inclusive recycling programs are expected to accelerate – growing
better programs, more efficient collection processes, better service to
clients, more regular pick-ups including apartments, old age homes, etc.
Composting
organic waste programs and educational resources are sprouting up everywhere
treating this “waste” like a job-creating resource that has a valuable product
to sell – a product that encourages water conservation and greener gardens.
Greening
up more space is also an activity any individual can get involved in. Picking
up litter, remediation of abused land, aiding wildlife… Creating diverse
gardening areas anywhere – no really, anywhere - from balconies and rooftops,
vertical walls, to yards, curbs, abandoned lots and indoor gardens. The more
plants, flowers, green space – as opposed to heat absorbing, reflective man
made surfaces – the better.
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Becoming
conscious consumers is also in fashion – shoppers are increasingly looking for
things like recycled content, how and where things were produced, the social
and environmental impact that company has, how the item is packaged, how far it
was shipped, and much much much more.
Refusing
to accept unacceptable standards, writing companies directly, reducing waste,
reusing “end-of-life” materials, repurposing, recycling, renting, donating…
there’s a lot we can do re: “waste”.
So
as we can see – the global human society is looking for a new, green market –
an economy that focuses on positive social and environmental impact. They are
looking to find ways of evaluating business and regions where those businesses
do business. Regulatory programs and policies are slowly being put in place by
the government and purchasing bodies. Higher taxes and fines for those who
cause harm are now in place and more commonly used than ever before.
Environmental finance programs – you know, like investing or providing grants
to eco or socially friendly entities. There are lots of investment options for
people with the financial ability to invest in their future in this way – they
can look for companies and investment packages that seek out successful
positive stock options, as opposed to those companies that do harm.
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In
my short lifetime of 46 years so far, I’ve seen a huge advancement in green
energy technologies and the availability of greener options for people to
choose from. I’ve seen a thousand fold increase in non-profit organizations
looking to create positive change and of participation by individuals and
businesses alike.
Try this – go online searching for free educational sites,
videos of lectures and conferences, look for open-ed courses, visit resources
we’ve shared on this blog over the years… and you’ll find yourself feeling less
blue, and more excited about the hopeful positive future we are all working
toward.
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