The recent Typhoon
Maring and habagat (monsoon) inspired me to write about promoting greener
living. Our Lancaster home (project of PROFRIENDS)
survived the storm; thankfully! It did flood on some parts of the village
(ankle-deep only) so it meant that Maring
was a real B (dog mother)! But in the end, who else do we have to blame but
ourselves? We should always be prepared for such calamities and try to prevent
those by doing our part.
Our primary residence after all is the Earth. We can’t just move to
another planet to rent or buy after we get tired of it or after the living
condition has become barely bearable. Trying to make a difference, no matter
how big or small, can make a huge impact. So here are some tips on how to
create a more environment-friendly home (I already started doing some of these):
Observe the three Rs – Reduce.
Re-use. Recycle. It’s an age-old teaching that may be sound so overrated but is
not. Try to google the yearly tons of garbage in the
country. It’s a scary number. Reducing is very beneficial since it helps save
on money and living space. Re-using and recycling also helps save money. Plus,
there are so many fun DIYs out there.
Invest in alternative power – Cutting down on water and electricity
really helps. Plus, it saves you money again! Yay! Investing in solar
panels can be helpful. Consider it as a nice investment. Plus, you get to
have electricity even during brownouts or blackouts.
Purchase organic – Organic food, beauty products, and such are
beneficial for your health and for the environment. Always opt for organic
because when you do, others might consider following in your footsteps.
Save! – Save on everything. Apart from water and electricity, save on
food, cleaning products, toiletries and so on. The world’s resources are becoming
lesser by the minute. Due to overpopulation, resources are depleting in order
to supply demand. If you want to save on electricity, replacing bulbs with LED
bulbs greatly helps as well. Purchasing power-saving gadgets and appliances are
always better.
Raise green-thumbed children – After I learn so much from my mom, I
could pass down my knowledge to the next generation. I’m not sure if I’ll have
children in the future but I could pass it down to my future nieces and nephews
or godchildren.
It’s never too late. We should all take action now. It’s not only for
our sake but also for the sake of future generations to come. Cheesey, I know!
But I just got to thinking, you know…
Got some helpful tips to share? I’d love to hear it! Just comment
below!
For more related post:
http://www.lifehomerealty.com/profriends.html
http://www.caviterealstate.com/2013/01/bellefort-estates-of-pro-friends-in.html
http://alteredtapestry.blogspot.com/2012/06/pro-friends-transforms-lives-in.html
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