I know I cannot save the world.  Not alone anyway.  I fall short of living the perfect green life.  I still drive instead of taking the bus, I have not yet brought myself to fully commit to the navy shower, and I just cannot afford to go solar even though I desperately want to.  I renovated my house before bamboo floors existed, so I’ve got laminate.  I love new stuff, so I don’t yet shop at thrift stores and I sometimes buy strawberries out of season because my daughter loves them so much.  There are just some green steps I am not ready or able to make.  Hopefully one day I will be stronger, but until then I have learned the importance of making every little bit count.

I participate in all the usual “easy” green behaviours.  I bring my own bag whenever I shop.  I use a stainless steel water bottle and never purchase bottled water.  I recycle and compost in my home.  I use natural cleaners and personal care products.  These are the basics – the first little bits that count.

Yet, I often wonder what else can I do to make a bigger difference for the planet?  At first glance, it may not seem like much, but it all adds up. (more…)