Green Meme

 

I saw this mention of Danish blogger Henriette Weber Andersen’s Green Meme on several blogs including Stet here on WordPress. She’s asked that people freely distribute this on their blogs to spark conversation, so here goes:

What do you do in your everyday life that you would consider green ?

I look for ways to reuse and recycle. I purchase organic wherever possible. I ride my bike – a lot! I try to educate family and friends about it. I attempt to conserve. I’m beginning a green effort at work. I turn off the lights

How are your surroundings supporting your green ways?

Well, I mention in my previous post how –> San Diego, CA is ranked #12 in one survey of the greenest cities to live. While the mass transit system could be better, getting around on a bike is relatively easy (if you’re in shape and the roads are generally biker friendly. There are many health food and organic food store options in the city. Most cities in San Diego have a neighborhood recycling collection program. At home, we’re setting up our living space to be conducive to green living and making a conscious effort to do so. My work environment is not quite as conducive to being green, but I’m working with some others to change that.

How are your surroundings standing in your way of green choices ?

Funny, I was just having this conversation the other day. I feel like society in general, and our economy in particular, is a barrier to green living. My experience has been that recycled and organic products are less accessible than there less green counterparts; they’re more expensive, harder to find, located farther, etc. Also, until very recently, media and culture focused little on green alternatives. I guess now that it’s hip and A-listers are driving hybrids, it’s all the rage.

Are there any actions you want to take to create a more green environment around you?

I’d like to spread the word. This blog is one way. Talking to family and friends. Effecting change at work. Basically talking the talk and walking the walk.What is the biggest threat to the earth’s wellbeing these days?

People. Plain and simple, it’s up to us. You and me.

Whom are you going to tag in the green meme?

I’m rather new at this, so I’ll start with some green bloggers here on Word Press: One Green Thing, The Greener Side, That’s Swell, & Green Advice to start with.