Until 2009, I pretty much ignored environmental issues. I didn't care where my food came from. I didn't consider my carbon footprint.
I first began to contemplate these issues when my brother decided to reduce his own negative environmental impact by becoming a vegetarian and opting to ride a bicycle, instead of driving, whenever possible. Matthew and I are incredibly close, so I was curious about his change in lifestyle. Over the course of the next year or so we discussed it pretty often.
2010 was set to be a landmark year for me. I was conmmitted to making positive, meaningful changes in my life. So when January rolled around, I decided that instead of the standard issue 'lose 10lbs' New Years resolution, I would make a 'green' New Years resolution, a 'healthier me, healthier planet' New Years resolution.
The commitment that I made for 2010 was simply 1. eat more organic food, 2. Utilize reusable shopping bags 3. Take my own mug when I went to Starbucks.
What I didn't anticipate was how this tiny seed of change would grow. After 2 months I was eating 75% organic. I started recycling. I considered the source of my food, opting to only consume meat that came from places that ethically treated their animals. I also became more conciouse about turning out my lights, switched to washing laundry in cold water and purchased more recycled products and non-chemical cleaners.
I find these changes have had a real positive impact on my life. I like going into a grocery store and making choices that don't only benefit me, but benefit companies that support my ideals about food production. I like knowing that I won't be adding to landfills or contributing to the destruction of forests. Its really kinda awesome!
To learn more out about an amazing grocery store, where you can find a huge selectiong of organic and natural products, check out my blog about Trader Joe's:
14 years ago
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