Rethink Tried and True!
Most of
us equate sustainability with environmental earthly kinds of issues. I never
thought of sustaining myself quit like the natural cycle of a perennial or a
tree, have you?
Rethinking sustainability, as it relates to human beings, is
becoming more and more widely shared and encouraged by sustainability experts.
Experts who are inspiring many and suggesting that human beings can truly embrace nature’s
principles of sustainability and make them their own.
A natural
cycle gives and takes in a balanced way that includes taking only what is needed.
While it consumes what it needs to be thoughtfully productive it also
seamlessly gives back to the place it began and even beyond. Natures cycle is
thoughtful and deliberate.
Remarkably
the cycle keeps on giving in a way that empowers the cycle to sustain itself.
This includes multiple entities and a variety of natural systems. The image
below illustrates it well.
If we continue
to neglect embracing a cycle like this in our own lives we will continue to
embrace a model of consumption and waste, burdening the planet rather than
taking care of it. Our current ‘take and waste’ model takes more than necessary
(consumes) and throws out most of its byproduct (waste), this hurts us but it
hurts many others along the way.
If we
focus on consuming what we need to sustain ourselves in a way that ensures most, if not all, of the byproduct is something that naturally sustains the world
around us and if we encourage others to do the same we can reduce the planet’s environmental
burden.
If you
don’t already do it please rethink home composting, it is an easy way to start
to make a difference and giving back along the way. It’s true, in many circles
home composting is common knowledge, tried and true, but other circles haven’t even embraced the
easy to do recycling of garden and kitchen waste. Resistance can be because
people don’t know how; they can’t find the motivation to make a change or feel
hassled by an additional step composting will add to an already hectic life. Folks
in down town New York City have found answers to these challenges and are
making it happen. If they can do it you can too! Check it out!
NYC Composting
Click the link below...
Portland has recently rolled out a mandatory composting program for homeowners, where you can either have your food waste picked up by the city, or just compost it in your backyard. However, I live in a condo and the program doesn't apply to me. I also don't have a yard to put my compost in. Does anyone have an idea for how to compost for people in apartments and condos?
ReplyDeleteYes I do! Check out this web site - it might have your answer.
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