Comments on: my mother thinks jonathan & I are hippies.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:52:55 +0000

OH Thanks, this blog make me feel really happy and positive! I read it every Morning.
Your pictures are beautiful.

So, huuum, I think the biggest change in my life was to leave my hometown, Paris, and…all my friends and family. It was a big challenge to me. But it’s new begining, and a exciting adventure.

By: sui

sui — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:26 +0000

sadly, most plastic isn’t recyclable, and I believe that includes plastic wrap! with that being said, I’m passionate about the enviroment and probably would be labelled an ecofreak if anything. I’m applying for environment-related internships right now! anyway, it’s lovely to see that you and jonathan do your parts. rock on!

By: puerhan

puerhan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:52:39 +0000

Hey you guys are doing great things! We do almost all the same things as on your list, but I feel I’ve been a bit sloppy about it recently – seeing some of the actions as chores rather than genuine contributions. I feel more inspired after reading this though so thank-you-very-much! :-)

By: MissAmy

MissAmy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:54:19 +0000

I do a few things: I recycle. I do lots of DIY & recon projects with clothing & accessories. I shop at thrift stores & donate back to them too. I’ve been shopping less altogether to try to be less wasteful. I make my own detergent & cleaning solutions – it cuts down on plastc containers I would otherwise buy. I’ve been replacing standard bulbs as they burn out.

I had been composting – just food/grass clippings for garden use but after I read your post I’m setting aside anything that will break down to go to the compost pile. I hadn’t thought about that before. Thank you for the tip Apricot!

One huge thing my husband & I are doing is choosing not to have children. (We have lots of reasons for this but the environment is a big one for me.) One (or two or three) fewer people to stress the planet will save a LOT of resources. [Aside: Not that I judge anyone who wants to have children. I know this is a very personal decision that lots of people think we're weird about LOL.]

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:04:54 +0000

I’ve gotta say, I have to agree with your mom on the bug thing. I CANNOT deal with them. An overactive imagination means I think of them as creepy little villains that plan on how to freak me out every time I see them. Yeah. I’m of the opinion that they should avoid me and I shall avoid killing them.

I do try to not kill good bugs though. Mosquitoes and roaches are not in that category. Spiders are generally live and let live.