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Originally Posted by slakjaw
That is why I am asking what people do. I don't do anything to be green. I try not to be wasteful but I also don't make special trips to recycle either.
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As you get a busier lifestyle, I believe one's ability to go "green" decreases exponentially.
The best we can do is recycle newspaper and plastic, use less water, and really, that's it.
1) We are in no market for a new car, whether more fuel efficient or not.
2) Public transportation is no option for us. It in fact would cost me more to have a designated parking space at the station
and pay subway fair to where I work, as opposed to driving. And driving is faster. Believe me, I've tried.
3) We're starting to use low wattage light bulbs.
4) All the other stuff - solar power, black bottom pools, water-free landscaping, costs a lot for the initial outlay, and the returns aren't immediately realized.
At this point, "green" is still a trend. It's interesting and I like the idea, but it isn't mainstream enough, nor convenient enough, to create a large impact.