Add to One Million Acts of Green
By Laurie Posted on January 15th, 2009 in Living Green, Must Reads
If you’re Canadian, more than likely you’re in tune to some version of the CBC and familiar with George Stoumboulopoulos and The Hour. If not, acquaint yourself: In partnership with Cisco, they’ve launched One Million Acts of Green – a campaign based around the idea that one small act can make a difference.
We are constantly bombarded with ways we can go green: Switch your SUV to a compact car… No, a hybrid… No, a scooter. Wait, public transit. No, try a bike. Actually, just walk. Then they tell us to eat local, but what about organic? And it should be organic AND local. Recycle your plastic, don’t buy plastic, buy this new plastic, stainless steel is better.
And so forth.
But instead, if we just focus on one area, then the little changes will add up – and we won’t get as frustrated trying to revamp our lives.
One Million Acts of Green is showing that together, an impact will be made, improving our lives, communities and the environment.
What is an act of green? From reducing waste to building a solar pizza oven, each and every choice can add to the green acts being performed across Canada.
CBC is keeping track of the acts, with a calculator totaling the amount of green acts and the resultant amount of greenhouse gases saved. You can add one act, create your own group, or start your own blog. No matter what you choose, every little bit helps- and that’s just the point.
Once you decide to participate, simply visit green.cbc.ca to register your act. A handy calculator, powered by GreenNexxus, calculates your impact, and all acts are saved on the site under your username.
11,357 individuals actively use a refillable coffee cup, while 2,081 folks have retired their gas mowers (thank goodness), and 280 participants have installed a wind-turbine.
More than likely, you already partake in many of the acts on a daily basis, by air-drying clothes, eating vegetarian meals, turning off lights or packing litterless lunches. So why not aid in the tally? You can even forward the act of green to someone you think should be partaking in it.
If you don’t live in Canada, try starting your own “acts of green” campaign in your community, or even in your household. Thinking small will equal big results.
And if you have produced big results? Tell us about it – we’d love to feature you in a spotlight!
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