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David Flores is a natural health researcher at Institute for Vibrant Living (IVL). He has compiled this report on conservation from personal experience:
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In my opinion, the "negative carbon footprint" and "collective environmental guilt" problems in our society could be mitigated with the application of a couple of basic common sense principles.
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Those principles are: Thrift and Respect.
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In elementary school, I had a classmate named Mikey, whose quirky ways always made me wonder why he was doing things like; reusing a paper lunch bag for weeks, wearing the same pair of tap shoes every day (now I know they had metal taps on the soles to prevent heel wear) or gently inserting his neatly-folded glasses into a well-worn leather case after religiously cleaning them.Â
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I also remember Mikey's mom always made him (as well as guests) take off their shoes before entering into their house. (Now I see it was saving wear and tear on carpet and flooring, as well as allowing less dirt into the house to have to clean up. His mom sure was smart!)
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And unlike my disaster of a bedroom, Mikey's bedroom was simply arranged and immaculately clean. He had a few pictures on the wall, a captain's style bed (with the clothes drawers underneath), and a small desk with simple wooden chair. There was a place for everything. Â
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Mikey even wore the same 2 or 3 shirts (never trendy or designer styles) for the whole school year and never bought anything from the cafeteria or snack machines. He also got really good grades and ended up becoming a financially successful doctor, while I ended up broke, frequenting hippie love-ins in tattered jeans and sandals.
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Years later, I finally got it.
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Mikey's parents were not only thrifty, they were respectful. They conserved resources. And I'm sure that by passing that on to generations, it breeds both conservation and financial success. The two are compatible. Mikey proved that beyond a doubt.
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May I now suggest some ideas on how these "Mikey Principles" can be applied in today's politically correct environmental landscape?
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Ready or not, here they come:
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Drive less. Park your car for at least one day a week to help reduce harmful carbon emissions. Â Make it a point on that day, just to putter around the house. There's always some chores that are awaiting your undivided attention.
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Carpool to work. An obvious choice to save money on gas, as well as wear-and-tear on your car. When practical, use public transportation or ride a bicycle to a nearby destination every now and then. Consider purchasing a hybrid vehicle or other energy-efficient car, but be sure to carefully analyze the true costs involved. (depreciation, battery life, etc.)
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A better water bottle. Every year, millions of plastic water bottles pile up. Shrink your trail of dicarded plastic bottles. Reusable water bottles are made from materials such as stainless steel or aluminum and are a good investment. If you are in a situation where you must use commercially-bottled water, please make sure you put the used containers in a recycling bin. Â
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Use "permanent" shopping bags? Paper and plastic can be wasteful, although like my school buddy Mikey proved, you can reuse them many, many times. Consider that 12 million barrels of oil were consumed last year to make the 88.5 billion plastic bags. Paper bags deplete natural resources such as trees and water and they also contribute to pollution during the manufacturing process. You can choose reusable shopping bags made of cotton, nylon or durable mesh fabrics. If procured, put a few in your car so you will have them handy on your next shopping trip. But also bear in mind these should be washed after each use, because their surfaces have been shown to carry harmful bacteria. (It's always something isn't it?)
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Conserve water. Little changes in water consumption can add up to big benefits for the planet. Take showers instead of baths (although let's not go back to the Mitchum deodorant days of one shower every 2 or 3 days, please). Use a water-saver shower head. Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth. (Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet!) Run the washing machine only when you have a full load and use cold water for wash and rinse cycles (try it - you don't need hot!). How about a barrel to catch rainwater? It can be used for watering indoor and outdoor plants. Fresh water is a scarce resource. We need to use it wisely.
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Conserve energy. This is a no-brainer. Some people have stopped using paper and have starting doing everything online - with the best of intentions. Bear in mind, however, that your computer consumes significant amounts of energy. Even if you turn your laptop off when you are not using it, it still consumes energy when it is plugged into the wall. When practical, unplug your computer and other electronic devices when they are not being used.
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Be a good example to your children and to others. Help kids understand that the choices they make now will impact our planet for years to come. Practice what you preach! Teach children to be good stewards of the environment. Your example also extends to others you come into contact with, so keep the good habits of thrift and respect.Â
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I can't think of any specific way to tie this article into the great natural health products we formulate at Institute for Vibrant Living (IVL), except to say we are environmentally friendly and are looking out for your health needs -Â in an all-natural way! Â
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