Living close to the land, having solar access and being self reliant. Living in community, producing energy, and depending on each other. It is the great divide between Sarah Palin and Tina Fey. We don't understand each other. Common sense as a opposed to being smart. Single family home vs high rise apartment. If we look rightly we see that it is different paths to the same goal.
Sustainability-living the best you can. Not taking more than can be replenished. Living in harmony and balance. Being a steward of our resources. We may not understand the difference between the rural and urban stewardship.
Killing a wolf from a helicopter may seem appalling to an urban dweller, yet it is vital to restore the balance to nature. Living in polluted overcrowded cities is unbelievable to rural people but it allows us to produce products to conserve and harness clean energy.
Ownership is merely a financial arrangement or is it? Security, personalizing and making your own decisions are empowering. Owners can make green choices. Renters can make choices only inside their walls. Or can they? Co-op gardens and food co-ops can be very empowering to members. Choice is green while ownership gives more choice renters can make green choices as well. Co-op can even present more green options than sole ownership.
So be green in your own way, be sustainable and make good choices no matter where you live.
Sustainability-living the best you can. Not taking more than can be replenished. Living in harmony and balance. Being a steward of our resources. We may not understand the difference between the rural and urban stewardship.
Killing a wolf from a helicopter may seem appalling to an urban dweller, yet it is vital to restore the balance to nature. Living in polluted overcrowded cities is unbelievable to rural people but it allows us to produce products to conserve and harness clean energy.
Ownership is merely a financial arrangement or is it? Security, personalizing and making your own decisions are empowering. Owners can make green choices. Renters can make choices only inside their walls. Or can they? Co-op gardens and food co-ops can be very empowering to members. Choice is green while ownership gives more choice renters can make green choices as well. Co-op can even present more green options than sole ownership.
So be green in your own way, be sustainable and make good choices no matter where you live.
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