With all the current focus on the world economy and the challenges we all face each day there has been a marked decrease in the “Green” campaigns which were so very prevalent just a year or two ago.  This was brought to my attention not only in print and other forms of media but right at home, when questioned by my 8 year old.

He question to me was, “Why does recycling and saving seem more important when people have less?”

Now this may contradict my opening statement, yet it is very clear that although there is less outward focus on being “Green”, companies and individuals would appear to do more regarding conservation and recycling in times of economic strain. Reusing materials, equipment, and reducing energy usage to save. Swing shifts at the office to reduce heating and cooling costs, electricity usage at non-peak rates and on, and on. The same is very true for individual households. Lights turned off which otherwise would be left on, reducing fuel by commuting less or by public transportation, reusing items which otherwise would be thrown away, it is human nature and one which should be evaluated to help with the quest for a “Green” planet.

Now the challenge is to keep these habits in place during times of economic growth and abundance. Easier said than done? Well, we have begun a list of what we do as a family to help conserve and reduce energy, disposables and resources at our house. The kids have figured that with these notes we can see exactly how our “Green” habits can be retained as economic times improve. By continuing these habits we will be even farther ahead as we move into the future, helping the planet for my children’s children.

 Try it at your home or business; you may be surprised exactly how easy it is to be “Green” and to stay that way.