5 thoughts on “How can i go green living in a third world country…no recycling…etc?”
mae
I believe that many people living in a third world country are already living more green than most people in a "developed" country. To live green and leave a lighter footprint on our earth we can "reduce, reuse, and recycle." Anyone can reduce. It means we buy less stuff. Almost anything we buy has two price tags: (1) what it costs in cash; (2) what it cost the land, sky, sea, and all living creatures to bring it into being. If my friend does not buy a gold necklace, for example, she is refusing to support a gold mine that does not care about the earth and that shoves land and human workers around callously so that the owners can make a profit.
(Many people already buy less stuff just because they can’t afford it. Even though they do not know it, they are richer in kindness to this planet than most rich people will ever be.)
Someone with plenty of money can choose to buy less stuff, and not to judge others by the stuff they do or do not have (buy).
The things we do need to buy, we can buy with less packaging. If you do not already do so, try to use reusable shopping bags. I do not know about the stores in your area, but where I live I can go to a store or a farmer’s market and take my items home in my own cloth bag. Sometimes I have to explain this to the vendor, but usually they are very nice about it.
The packaging we do end up with, we can reuse. Sometimes I reuse a bag potatoes came in for a trash bag. I use mesh bags as scrubby sponges. I use a juice jug to store earthquake water. I am sure you can think of many creative ways to reuse.
We can also give things away if they are still good and we do not need them any more or do not have room for them. Many people give away baby clothes once their baby gets bigger. They do not think of it as recycling, but I think this kind of reusing is very helpful.
If you eat meat or animal products eating less meat and animal products helps the earth. It takes more grains and beans to feed an animal that we then eat than it does to feed a person directly.
If you have the opportunity you can try to buy food that was grown nearby instead of flown in from a long ways away. Airplanes use a different kind of fuel than cars that adds more carbon dioxide to the air.
Just being kind to other people and sharing your aspirations to care for the earth is a great thing. If you have an opportunity to help someone who is less fortunate, you can help them worry less about immediate needs (food) so they can think about higher kinds of aspirations (like the state of the planet).
Take care!
Deborah S
Plant trees that give off oxygen and absorb CO2. You can recycle by burying recyclable items such as vegetable matter, paper and other items that will break down over time. Use water with care. Do not become a part of any action that depletes the earth’s natural resources unwisely.
Teach other people how to care for the earth’s natural resources.
Use natural, renewable products for clothing and household needs.
And remember, when you are out enjoying the things that nature has given us, leave only your footprints behind. No litter.
Harbinger
Plant a tree to absorb carbon dioxide, pick up litter, and use water wisely.
ioannou11224
Can you tell us where you live, that might help
Qweemawva Anzorla Qwartoon
Useful suggestions for getting others together to work toward a brighter/greener future:
Getting friends, neighbors, others that you trust, etc together to vote against environmental destruction and you may be surprised in what a group of people can do, once they have their hearts and minds set on something. Then having all of you spread the word even to people in higher places so that may be able to greatly help out as well (After all most people deep down inside, care about this world and want to help secure a beautiful world for us all and all future generations). Perhaps in spreading the word some one may be found that is high enough (With enough power) that could even help you to create advertisements in the news-paper, create pamphlets to staple on posts, phoning others, through the net, or maybe even advertising on a local TV/Radio station, etc.
Even creating a project/speech may help out by letting others know what your cause truly means to you, and why it should be addressed. I am sure that you will be able to find a lot of people who will be willing to help you out in this and other future events. Just remember to stand up for what you believe in and even if worse comes to worse then you and others can still have the power to prevent other unwanted events from happening in the future since their are tons of people out their who care and will be willing to help in situations like yours as well as many other events/situations. Just keep a record/info of all your contacts so that if anything else comes up, you will be able to have several people by your side in no time at all!! Again, best of luck and I hope that everything goes well.
For hot weather, I would also recommend buying a few large oscillating fans and only turning them on when you are in that area of your house.
You will find that the air will become cool and refreshing within virtually no time at all and that their will be a nice refreshing breeze.
With this in mind there is no need to leave them on in any areas of your house where no one is present and you will find noticeable money savings and it will also aid the environment.
Also, if businesses could have even some solar panels (Seen some great lightweight/highly flexible ones on the discovery channel years ago that are cost efficient, easy to install and collects a healthy amount of sunlight/energy). There is Lots of empty roof and wall space not just for businesses but several other structures and buildings as well that can have these special solar panels) it would help in reducing energy needs as well as placing solar panels in open unused areas (Wind turbines as well). There are also several areas on the globe such as deserts (In areas where they would not get damaged), and so on where tons of solar panels can be placed and several areas with high winds for wind turbines.
There are also many unused and open areas where trees, shrubs, bushes, etc could be planted and it could also be a good idea to introduce points system to cities known as "Green Points" where points are awarded to those who do helpful tasks for the environment and even having more greenery in there back and front yards. Along with schools and businesses, etc having a healthy amount of plants in there rooms, offices, etc. Having more environmentally friendly products, etc and the people who reach and exceed a certain amount of "Green Points" each month will get a reward of some sorts that will make it worth there while.
I also have lots of info that I think you will find quite helpful and enlightening:
http://ecowellness.multiply.com/ for excellent inspirational info within my blog to help not only our world and its creatures, but to also open peoples hearts and minds to many amazing wonders that life has to offer. I also have lots of info in my blog to help fuel peoples imaginations to many possibilities that can be found only in the minds eye.
Along with lots of environmental info, amazing environmental pictures and videos (These videos show the beauty of this world and what life can be like if people take the time to appreciate life’s true beauty).
Let us all strive for a greener/brighter future by helping to create a solid foundation for future generations to build upon, so we can hand them a beautiful world, filled with never ending awe and wonders!!
Where peoples differences and uniqueness are accepted, where we all live as one, helping one another so that we can all play our own mysteriously beautiful melodies in the never ending, awe inspiring, song of life 🙂
I truly have faith in humanity and believe that someday our lives and the world in which we live will truly be transformed for the better.
I believe that many people living in a third world country are already living more green than most people in a "developed" country. To live green and leave a lighter footprint on our earth we can "reduce, reuse, and recycle." Anyone can reduce. It means we buy less stuff. Almost anything we buy has two price tags: (1) what it costs in cash; (2) what it cost the land, sky, sea, and all living creatures to bring it into being. If my friend does not buy a gold necklace, for example, she is refusing to support a gold mine that does not care about the earth and that shoves land and human workers around callously so that the owners can make a profit.
(Many people already buy less stuff just because they can’t afford it. Even though they do not know it, they are richer in kindness to this planet than most rich people will ever be.)
Someone with plenty of money can choose to buy less stuff, and not to judge others by the stuff they do or do not have (buy).
The things we do need to buy, we can buy with less packaging. If you do not already do so, try to use reusable shopping bags. I do not know about the stores in your area, but where I live I can go to a store or a farmer’s market and take my items home in my own cloth bag. Sometimes I have to explain this to the vendor, but usually they are very nice about it.
The packaging we do end up with, we can reuse. Sometimes I reuse a bag potatoes came in for a trash bag. I use mesh bags as scrubby sponges. I use a juice jug to store earthquake water. I am sure you can think of many creative ways to reuse.
We can also give things away if they are still good and we do not need them any more or do not have room for them. Many people give away baby clothes once their baby gets bigger. They do not think of it as recycling, but I think this kind of reusing is very helpful.
If you eat meat or animal products eating less meat and animal products helps the earth. It takes more grains and beans to feed an animal that we then eat than it does to feed a person directly.
If you have the opportunity you can try to buy food that was grown nearby instead of flown in from a long ways away. Airplanes use a different kind of fuel than cars that adds more carbon dioxide to the air.
Just being kind to other people and sharing your aspirations to care for the earth is a great thing. If you have an opportunity to help someone who is less fortunate, you can help them worry less about immediate needs (food) so they can think about higher kinds of aspirations (like the state of the planet).
Take care!
Plant trees that give off oxygen and absorb CO2. You can recycle by burying recyclable items such as vegetable matter, paper and other items that will break down over time. Use water with care. Do not become a part of any action that depletes the earth’s natural resources unwisely.
Teach other people how to care for the earth’s natural resources.
Use natural, renewable products for clothing and household needs.
And remember, when you are out enjoying the things that nature has given us, leave only your footprints behind. No litter.
Plant a tree to absorb carbon dioxide, pick up litter, and use water wisely.
Can you tell us where you live, that might help
Useful suggestions for getting others together to work toward a brighter/greener future:
Getting friends, neighbors, others that you trust, etc together to vote against environmental destruction and you may be surprised in what a group of people can do, once they have their hearts and minds set on something. Then having all of you spread the word even to people in higher places so that may be able to greatly help out as well (After all most people deep down inside, care about this world and want to help secure a beautiful world for us all and all future generations). Perhaps in spreading the word some one may be found that is high enough (With enough power) that could even help you to create advertisements in the news-paper, create pamphlets to staple on posts, phoning others, through the net, or maybe even advertising on a local TV/Radio station, etc.
Even creating a project/speech may help out by letting others know what your cause truly means to you, and why it should be addressed. I am sure that you will be able to find a lot of people who will be willing to help you out in this and other future events. Just remember to stand up for what you believe in and even if worse comes to worse then you and others can still have the power to prevent other unwanted events from happening in the future since their are tons of people out their who care and will be willing to help in situations like yours as well as many other events/situations. Just keep a record/info of all your contacts so that if anything else comes up, you will be able to have several people by your side in no time at all!! Again, best of luck and I hope that everything goes well.
For hot weather, I would also recommend buying a few large oscillating fans and only turning them on when you are in that area of your house.
You will find that the air will become cool and refreshing within virtually no time at all and that their will be a nice refreshing breeze.
With this in mind there is no need to leave them on in any areas of your house where no one is present and you will find noticeable money savings and it will also aid the environment.
Also, if businesses could have even some solar panels (Seen some great lightweight/highly flexible ones on the discovery channel years ago that are cost efficient, easy to install and collects a healthy amount of sunlight/energy). There is Lots of empty roof and wall space not just for businesses but several other structures and buildings as well that can have these special solar panels) it would help in reducing energy needs as well as placing solar panels in open unused areas (Wind turbines as well). There are also several areas on the globe such as deserts (In areas where they would not get damaged), and so on where tons of solar panels can be placed and several areas with high winds for wind turbines.
There are also many unused and open areas where trees, shrubs, bushes, etc could be planted and it could also be a good idea to introduce points system to cities known as "Green Points" where points are awarded to those who do helpful tasks for the environment and even having more greenery in there back and front yards. Along with schools and businesses, etc having a healthy amount of plants in there rooms, offices, etc. Having more environmentally friendly products, etc and the people who reach and exceed a certain amount of "Green Points" each month will get a reward of some sorts that will make it worth there while.
Water Conservations, Oceans, Etc:
http://www.coolpeoplecare.org/article/2006/09/22/recycling-rain/ (Click on "Inch of rain" for picture info)
http://www.pcrf.org/tensimple.html
http://www.watersavingtips.org/
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/ (Click on "100 Ways to Save Water" for great info)
http://www.raingardens.org/docs/rainbarrel.pdf
Get other involved in Recycling Goods/Items+Green Living:
http://42explore.com/recycle.htm
http://www.green-living.com/
http://earth911.org/
http://www.discsfordogs.org/
http://www.ehow.com/how_9160_recycle-plastic.html
http://www.polymer-reprocessors.co.uk/
http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/gather/help.htm
http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/whatyoucando/index.html
Easily help the environment for free:
http://www.theenvironmentsite.org/donate.php
http://www.landcareniagara.com/
http://www.charityclickdonation.com/bulk.html
I also have lots of info that I think you will find quite helpful and enlightening:
http://ecowellness.multiply.com/ for excellent inspirational info within my blog to help not only our world and its creatures, but to also open peoples hearts and minds to many amazing wonders that life has to offer. I also have lots of info in my blog to help fuel peoples imaginations to many possibilities that can be found only in the minds eye.
Along with lots of environmental info, amazing environmental pictures and videos (These videos show the beauty of this world and what life can be like if people take the time to appreciate life’s true beauty).
Let us all strive for a greener/brighter future by helping to create a solid foundation for future generations to build upon, so we can hand them a beautiful world, filled with never ending awe and wonders!!
Where peoples differences and uniqueness are accepted, where we all live as one, helping one another so that we can all play our own mysteriously beautiful melodies in the never ending, awe inspiring, song of life 🙂
I truly have faith in humanity and believe that someday our lives and the world in which we live will truly be transformed for the better.