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We are alarmed at the current global trend toward dependence on foreign energy production, corporate and utility exploitation and the dilution of the local living standards.
Through this nonprofit organization, Zero-Impact.net, we are determined to demonstrate the wisdom and viability of returning to a lifestyle that supports the earth, our community, our families and the very best in each one of us. Zero Impact is dedicated to resource preservation, directed consumption, sustainable agricultural development, ecological disposal and recycling. Please note that we are currently working to get Zero-Impact.net certified as nonprofit. Ironically enough, it is somewhat expensive to do that.
We invite you to trade in the difficulty of the rat race for the beauty of the human race! Come join us and see how this is done. Our membership is free and growing. To become a member, drop us an email here with "Zero-Impact" in the subject line.
This site will soon include information on ways to preserve the resources we have, low-impact methods of resource consumption, organic and sustainable gardening and farming, ecologically friendly disposal methods and various recycling programs.
Our aim is to help change the way individuals, businesses and major corporations have an impact on the environment, reducing consumption, waste and disposal damage.
We are currently seeking a piece of property in Southern California to develop our sustainable farming lab. We are seeking donations, assistance and partners to help make this dream a reality very soon. Please lend a hand any way you can.
Help us change the earth, one breath at a time. For more information, drop us an email here.
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Here's our first compilation. Please help us add to this list and detail out the suggestions.
55 Simple Ideas for Changing the Earth
Here are some simple ideas you can practice anytime to lessen the impact you have on the environment:
1. Ride a bike
2. Walk
3. Turn off the lights and computers, especially overnight
4. Unplug appliances when you are not using them (switch plugs will actually save you big money over time)
5. Separate your garbage - compose what you can, recycle what you can
6. Use less water - turn the faucet off, flush less, save rinse water to use on plants and garden (see article soon on reclamation sink design)
7. Drive slower - ten miles an hour can be as much as 6% less gas consumption
8. Boycott polluters (more to come here, including programs to alter fast food industry standards)
9. Do your laundry by hand - less water and less electricity or gas if you hang them on the line
10. Turn down the heater and off when you are not home
11. Go solar - much more info to come here!
12. Consider a windmill - more info to come here.
13. Plant a garden
14. Work at home as much as possible - you have a computer, so you have mobility
15. Carpool when you can
16. Pick up litter when you see some (not recommended on freeways)
17. Use manual tools over electric ones
18. Share your knowledge with others
19. Put a bleach bottle in your toilet. Your toilet will use 1/2 - 1 gallon less each time someone uses it!
20. Plant a tree.
21. Reuse your plastic sandwich bags.
22. Use reusable plastic containers instead of sandwich bags and disposable containers.
23. Use both sides of paper.
24. Make your house energy efficient.
25. Fix leaky faucets quickly.
26. Recycle, reuse or donate your old clothes.
27. Open windows instead of using air conditioning.
28. Buy organically grown foods.
29. Buy recycled products!
30. Use permanent silverware and dishes instead of paper ones.
31. In general, don't use disposable products at all.
32. Buy in bulk - less packaging for the landfill
33. Buy dolphin-safe tuna.
34. Use rechargeable batteries.
35. Use mechanical pencils that are refillable.
36. Get reusable things instead of things that you can only use once. This
cuts down on waste.
37. Use filters instead of bottled water.
38. Send letters and party invitations via email to save paper.
39. Buy used furniture
40. Dry your hands on cloth towels, not paper towels.
41. Use a handkerchief instead of tissues to save paper.
42. Take short showers to save water.
43. Wear your clothes for more than I day (not in a row) to save the
washing machine.
44. Fix things instead of buying new things to save the materials.
45. Start riding electrical buses and using electrical cars.
46. Try to take a train instead of a car.
47. Make sure that you only use what we need. Live Simply.
48. Buy second hand when you can.
49. Don't spit out gum on the street.
50. Buy refills for things like liquid soap dispensers instead of a whole
new dispenser
51. Use a cloth bag when you go shopping instead of getting more plastic or
paper bags this helps save resources.
53. Eat vegetables - less meat means less impact in many ways.
54. Make as much of your own stuff as possible, or buy it from a local craftsperson
55. Try to avoid consuming items packaged in plastics and manufactured in distant locations - keep in mind this is most of the products offered in America now!
This list was compiled from many different sources and continues to grow each day. Drop us an email with additional suggestions! Thanks to all who have and are contributing!
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