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12 January 2014

1 January 2014

Go green!

This is the 3rd year that I started to write down my goals for new years in a notebook and this morning, after spending some time alone at the beach doing it (lucky me!), I felt so good to see that most of the goals I settled for the past years were actually accomplished (dreaming big it's definitely not a problem for me) as well as it was funny to see how they and other priorities are changing with times and how they actually reflect the way I feel changed.
2014, you also seem so promising!...
So, to begin my blog posts this year I thought I'd start with the detox issue and a few simple steps that we can all take to make the world a better place for future generations.

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Recycle (this should go without saying!)

Whenever you can, walk/bicycle

Save the planet, excercise, enjoy the scenery/city rather than stand in the smelly underground/bus. It’s all good.

More here & here.

Get on top of your mail

Try online subscriptions and switch to online payments whenever possible.

Shop responsibly: read the labels

Make sure you know where the food is made, how it’s was grown; is it fairtraid? Is it organic? Find out!
More here.

Buy reusable containers

It just makes sense to stop using and throwing away at least one coffee cup a day AND they’re pretty.

Go paperless: submit electronically

This is not only greener, but it will save you from running around printing, writing and mailing all sorts of forms and cheques.

Buy local

Purchasing from local farmers whenever you can not only reduces our carbon footprint but it also keeps money in the local economy.

Choose greener vacations

When you’re planning your next trip ask yourself the following questions before booking a hotel: What’s their environmental policy? What percentage of their employees are local citizens? Do they support the local community? What sort of policies have they implemented to reduce water consumption to conserve energy and recycle waste? How do they educate visitors about local natural areas, wildlife, etc.?

If you’ve never asked these questions, now may be a good time to start.

Sign up to your local library

This will save new ink and paper being used to produce new books -not to mention how much money you’ll save. Plus, 2nd hand books have more character!

Search and support renewable energy and energy efficient technology

It can be somehting as simple as switching to efficient lightbulbs or asking your energy provider about green energy tarifs.

Keep electronics out of trash

E-waste contains mercury and other toxins and its a growing global problem, plus, you can make money from recycling or reusing your phone.

Check second hand options before you buy something new

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Study upon where your food comes from

It’s important we know and understand where our food originates and to teach those around you.

Source: Urban Times

More here & here.

31 December 2013

2014

2012 and 2013 were THE years of my life so far, for a lot of reasons. For the good and for the bad (the last one nothing really dramatic though) every little thing, I think, happened.

2014 hasn't really started yet and it already seems too good to be true... I hope I'll make it a good one and keep following the path I created in the last ones which are making me really proud of myself.
2013 was a year to be grateful for all I have (even though I'm always wanting more - you know me!), questioning all things I always took for granted.
And just for the record, this is the biggest lesson I learnt in these past times and what I believe:

Without a goal it is difficult to score