Oh my gosh, this is the hardest day yet. I knew it would be hard because this has been a nagging issue for me all summer. First, a little ancient history. I used to ride my bike to work about 11 miles each way. It was fabulous and I loved it. I got more than 100 miles a week … [Read more...] about Day Three–Getting From Point A to Point B
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No Impact Week, Day 3: Transportation
This morning, my youngest and I walked to school together. Ever since I became a parent, I don’t walk or bike anywhere. And though there are fleeting moments when I miss long bike rides and aimless strolls with my Walkman (yep, that long ago), most of the time I don’t even think … [Read more...] about No Impact Week, Day 3: Transportation
Days 1-3: Consumption, Trash, & Transportation
What is consumption? How do I define consumption in my life? How does my consumption affect the environment? These are the questions I asked myself before beginning this blog. When I think of consumption, the first thing that comes to mind is food-- what I eat and choose not to … [Read more...] about Days 1-3: Consumption, Trash, & Transportation
No Impact Week: Today we saved energy at Gearity School
We have some news for you from the GEARITY EARTH PROTECTORS of the 4th grade. We asked people at the school to turn off their lights in their classrooms today (if they could). We figured out that if every classroom turned their lights off all day long we would save 102 … [Read more...] about No Impact Week: Today we saved energy at Gearity School
No Impact Week: Day 3
It’s not a bad day for a bike ride. I personally took up cycling about a year ago and I can’t think of a better feeling than coasting down a street with the sights of the seasons and a cool breeze. As the weather is rapidly changing, I don't have much time to enjoy my bike for … [Read more...] about No Impact Week: Day 3
