Earth Day is the one holiday (the only I can think of) that is fully inclusive to every culture, ethnicity, religion, country, and heritage. Pretty great, huh? No matter who you are and what you believe, so long as you are a resident of planet Earth (or like it a lot from wherever you are in outer space), join the party!
Unfortunately, letting the good times roll usually results with that mess no one wants to be around for. Most are tempted to just sweep it away, bag it up, let it disappear to never-never land...fill.
But not you. And not us. Earthlings unite.... let's start by first changing the way we party.
Of course it's not fun to deal with the clean-up that ensues afterward. No one enjoys it. No, not even you type-A people out there. (However, if you beg to disagree with me, you are most welcome to all of my post-parties).
Alas, clean-up has to happen at some time. Wouldn't you rather do it the right way? (In the "this would make Grandma Sophie so proud" kind of a way?)
As seemingly simple as it is to just "toss it out," I implore you to listen for that eco-conscience voice you know is there.
In fact, try using this phrase throughout the day. I guarantee it will help you be a better person in many non-eco-related facets of your life:
"Paige, don't be lazy."
(Only use your own name... using my name probably won't help you that much).
Simple as that. Just don't be lazy. And here's how:
- Make two bins at parties: one for trash, one for recycling.
- Donate the extra food or dish out the leftovers into aluminum foil that can be recycled.
- Bring those old decorations to a nursing home or Good Will.
- Recycle the wrapping or save it to reuse.
- Use biodegradable dishware and cutlery. You can find everything at the "Biodegradable Store."
Those acts of non-laziness will start to add up. Plus, you're serving as an exceptional eco example to future generations.
And, of course, it means you get to keep on enjoying those parties. Lazy-free, waste-free... and eco. :-)
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