Comments on: Environmental Resolution for 2010? Do Less. Do It Better.

By: M.S.Rochell

M.S.Rochell — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:56:26 +0000

I definitely can related to your experience of feeling scattered at times from all the opportunities and input that we receive on a daily basis. Slowing down a little, breathing, focusing ourselves, and setting some limits can be a very positive experience!

By: Ria

Ria — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:41:49 +0000

Less energy consumption means doing better since it’s like doing our environment a favor. Generous sites such as http://www.Tintbuyer.com help educate people on the actual ENVIRONMENTAL and FINANCIAL benefits of solar control window film. People are attracted to ‘big’ solutions rather than the existing because at their core they feel the ‘big’ solution may or may not happen and, in a way, may not ever have to change. The solution is found not in creating new industries and $100B for photovoltaic GENERATING capacity but rather changing the way we think about CONSERVATION. If every home installed compact fluorescents, increased attic insulation, installed clear heat control window film, and increase the t-stat 1 degree we would reduce CONSUMPTION far more (and far more quickly) than building new generating capacity. It’s like putting more horsepower in a car to make it go faster but ignoring excess unnecessary weight of the car.

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:39:21 +0000

I like your less is more approach. Good luck in reaching your goal.

By: Mary Hunt

Mary Hunt — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:43:43 +0000

Less is more. I think I’ll be taking the train more often this year so I can write posts on the way to work. I haven’t found a legal way of doing that in the car.

By: Braddock Spear

Braddock Spear — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:21:47 +0000

This is a great way to reevaluate your priorities. My “less list” will fall under the general goal of…less talk, more action. I find myself coming up with ideas for projects, changes in behavior, etc. to help the environment and my community. But sometimes instead of putting an idea into action, I get sidetracked by more ideas. Similar to your “lesses” Diane, I’ll try harder to focus my time and energy.

By: Jeanne of EcoLabel Fundraising

Jeanne of EcoLabel Fundraising — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:47:45 +0000

How funny, Diane! I was just yearning for that the other day. I join in your idea of less is more in 2010!

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:49:31 +0000

I take the train (or bus, or subway) whenever I can. So much more time efficient, and I love the energy-savings.

By: AmberS

AmberS — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:32:51 +0000

Good luck with the quality over quantity. I think that’s a great goal, and I hope that you achieve the simplification and results that you’re looking for.
Happy New Year!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:06:06 +0000

I plan to precycle my way through 2010 which is a very similar concept but more focused on my consumption. January is my month to focus on using less paper in my life. Best of luck to all of us and our green resolutions.

By: Kim @ GetGreenBeWell

Kim @ GetGreenBeWell — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:51:21 +0000

I totally, totally agree, Diane! It’s nice to hear someone else verbalize this constant need to try to do it all while getting nothing done. I wish you much success in 2010 and for everyone else who takes the pledge to do more by doing less!