Greetings! A new school year has begun, and with it comes a desire for fresh starts. Taking the first step into anything is usually the hardest bit, and as Paul and I re-start our lives here in Humboldt, we are jumping headfirst into a new project!Over the past few years, our perceptions on ways of life have been challenged. We have learned about where our waste goes, where our meat and dairy products come from, and how much energy we blow through on a day to day basis. One of the most challenging things about studying for an Environmental Science degree is not becoming defeated by the dismal state of our world's ecological health, not to mention feeling upset about the lack of concern from the general public. I am constantly reminding myself that although we have a long way to go, changes are happening for the better, whether it on the national, community, or personal level.
Which brings me to our mission:
After years of learning the "best-practices" of a low-impact lifestyle, it is time to put the knowledge into action. We aim to modify our lifestyle into a way of life that is less burdensome to the environment. We will put concepts learned from our Environmental Science backgrounds to the test in the day-to-day world.
The consumer society of the Western world makes it difficult to break out of the buy-use-throw out cycle, but that disposable structure is far from sustainable and detrimental to the health of the planet.
We have the book knowledge, we have the local resources, and we have the desire to make a change for the better. There is no longer an excuse for not living up to our own standards! It is time to start walking the walk.
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We want to share our experiences and show that lessening our impact on the land can be done without much agony! (It might even be fun...) We don't claim to know it all and are prepared to make lots of mistakes along the way. As college students, we have limited resources but endless imagination and ingenuity. This blog is an attempt to track our progress, educate ourselves and our readers, and cultivate a discussion about our impact on this planet. So chime in! Call us on our BS! Share your own stories of success or failure! We have a lot of great things coming your way, so stay tuned.
