Even though I still have a middle of the road perspective which stems from an eternal prospective. I have personally decided to take baby steps and do what I can. Our first step has been to use light bulbs that are more energy efficient. We are only replacing them when they blow out (baby steps, we have 48 recess lights). I am now recycling plastic. It is amazing how much plastic we go through with a toddler in the house.
I have also starting to take my own bags to the grocery store.
I do have some energy saver appliances: washer, dryer and a tankless hot water heater.
What is your opinion on the matter? I would love to hear you thoughts. Is it possible to make a difference to the environment without having to become a tree hugger or an eco geek or having it costing you a fortune in time and money?
I will keep you updated on my progress.
4 comments:
I think you are right. We should
try to save more. Most people are
just waste too much.
Going green is great, but I have not been committed to doing so just yet.
we too have recently begun to "go green." we are recycling with the local program that picks up with our weekly trash. we buy some products that are made from recycled goods. josh and i have had many conversations about going green and how it ties into our beliefs. i believe that we do have a similar responsibility in caring for the earth as spending our money wisely-God gave it to us and just because it will all one day pass away doesn't mean we should waste it. for us, we will do what we can,but in good conscience. i will not only drink bottled water so i do not "waste" tap water. we will not be able to drive a more energy efficient car in our current family state or until it is more cost effective. where as many would think we could do more, i think it is more about teaching our children to have a heart for people and not just the trees.
YAY for 'going green.' We have been fairly green for about a year now --- we recycle everything, use reusable bags, have changed all the bulbs, drive the golf cart as much as possible --- I'm even trying to talk Scott into letting me start composting. I think its definitely part of our responsibility as humans and as Christians. Its just good sense to not be wasteful. It's a little difficult to 'convert' though - I remember growing up how it always seemed like it was environmentalists VS pro-lifers. I don't know why - I specifically remember lyrics to a song that said "have we made this world better or worse, now that the life of a tree comes first." So I guess that upbringing taught me to be so anti-environmentalist that it was hard to start making changes at first. But now I see that eco-friendly and christian don't have to contrast each other. There obviously needs to be a balance and we should never forget that everything here on earth will one day pass away and that only one's salvation is truly eternally significant.
phew -- how's that for feedback.
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