So I've forced you to watch "An Inconvenient Truth" with me, I've bought you a recycle can or two, but now I'm running out of ideas. That's why I've returned to the only thing I know how to do (ha!): writing.
I think you've had the basics of global climate change drilled into your mind, so I'll spare you a lecture on glaciers. However, behind all the science and terminology is stuff that you care about, like saving money and being able to breathe.
Becoming a hippie isn't so dirty anymore.
As college students, we know the value of a dollar, especially when we don't have one. A common misconception about switching to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle is that it's god-awful expensive and too time-consuming.
To combat this, every week (fingers crossed) I will give you a simple guide to living green without losing your green. All the tips will have a rationale and how it saves you money.
Three Things You Can Do This Week:
1. Commit to the challenge.
The first step to any problem is admitting the problem.
why: You may now start living a healthier lifestyle for both you and the earth. You're welcome.
economic cents: Oh, you just wait.
2. Do it yourself: Change at your own pace.
Do what you can when you're ready for it.
why: Like anything new, change must come gradually for it to be effective.
economic cents: Buy green products when you can to slowly phase out environmentally destructive practices.
3. How many college students does it take to change a light bulb? Hopefully all of them.
Replace all of your old light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
why: CFLs use less energy than conventional bulbs, which cuts down on pollution.
economic cents: CFLs are about $3-4 per bulb. Over the life of the bulb, you can save about $30-50. You owe me a keg.
Two Things The Kansas City Star Probably Forgot To Mention:
1. Bart Simpson drives a Prius. His butt may not deserve a Web site, but this does. Full story here.
2. Pull my steak: How cow farts contribute to air pollution. Full story here.
One Thing I've Been Wasting All Night On:
This post. I've forgotten about journalism a little more than I previously thought. Whoops.
I'm new to this (again), so I'm always open to your tips and suggestions, as well. Talk to me, babe.
Until next week.
Following my dreams (except that one where I'm parading around Maize High in my underwear),
LK
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3 comments:
I hate that underwear dream.
Welcome to Blogger, Keith. I saw that you're one of the online editors of the Kansan this year--that's what I'm doing at Sterling, too. I'm sure our site is right up there with yours...
I'll be interested to read your thoughts. Feels like Xanga all over again...
OH LORD i love you. you're going to inspire me to keep up with mine now, too.
You've inspired me.
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