Shalom Existence

Right, I know it’s really Earth Day but it seems that everything and everyone around me are making ways for “deals” or festivals that begin Earth Day a full 5 or 6 days in advance. Not that that’s a bad thing, we should all be more aware of what we are doing to help or hurt the environment around us. Tragically I think it’s mostly hype. The green movement has rocketed thousands of companies to put in to effect seemingly green or green stamped practices to get you to buy their stuff.

Really it comes down to us. Do I use cloth diapers? No. So can I preach? Maybe not. (If biodegradable ones weren’t so dang expensive I might buy those!)

But it’s always a good time to think about what you’re doing. Definitely think about what you’re emitting and if you really need that light on or to go through those seven rolls of paper towels in a week (I realize that might be a tad extreme but that message goes to mostly men who seem not to recognize how to conserve any form of paper product).

I am thinking of going completely chemical free on my cleaning products. I do buy the earth friendly type but I know I could totally make my own and be less at risk for baby girl to accidentally drink something that could potentially have her in the hospital.

So at least have a thought this week about what you can do, and try to avoid the marketing messages if at all possible. (No, if you want me to drive my car across the city and then give you money for something I don’t need then it’s not a green initiative that’s really making a difference. It’s probably just an indulgence to Americans).

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