How to Live Green in Los Angeles – and in any other place for that matter
I was happy to learn from reading Chris Guillebeau’s blog post that it’s Blog Action Day today! This year’s theme is climate change. Better writing late than never I’m thinking – so here’s my contribution to the worldwide “climate blog action”:
How to Live Green in Los Angeles – and in any other place for that matter
People who don’t live in Los Angeles often say to me: Isn’t it hard to live green in L.A.? All these cars, no public transportation… Well, let me tell you, you can do things to lower your carbon footprint even in a city like L.A. (especially in a city like L.A.!). So here’s my list of suggestions of what you and me can do to help act on climate change in our own front yard.
The List:
1. The Obvious One: Don’t turn on your a/c until it’s absolutely necessary. (My neighbors in LA are just powering the a/c as if there’s no tomorrow.) 2. The Clever One: Switch off electronic devices completely if you’re not using them. Some electronics keep on draining power while on standby.
3. The Healthy One: Walk, ride your bike, roller blade or skateboard (you LA’ers) for a change – just don’t use your car to drive 2 blocks to the nearest liquor store.
4. The Communal One: Use public transport – yes, even in LA they do have strange looking vehicles like buses and commuter trains.
5. The Fun One: CARPOOL – ’cause it’s much more fun being stuck on the freeway while in good company.
6. The Smart One: Sign up for Green Power with your local energy provider.
7. The Natural One: Plant a tree in your neighborhood
8. The Foodie One: Eat Smart, preferably vegeterian and shop at your local farmer’s market
9. The Brainy One: Follow the news, read blogs, participate in educating others on climate change and take action daily
Have I forgotten something on the list? Why don’t you continue it? I’d love to hear more suggestions and tips from you so that we can truly inspire each other and take action together – it’s so much more fun!
