Blog Action Day: Things to do on the Sunshine Coast to help the Environment
Today is the first Blog Action Day, when thousands of bloggers have joined voices to promote Environmental issues. There’s so much that’s already been said, I imagine, with all those voices…
Christine and Naomi for instance have talked about little things you can do that add up. These are fairly universal ideas, things you can do no matter where you live. I figured I’d talk about things that can be done in my rural community for the environment.
Little things you can do on the Sunshine Coast to Help the Environment
- Announce your unwanted treasures on the Sunshine Coast freecycle group.
- Give your used computer equipment to Second Byte, who refurbish and give computers to folks who can’t afford new ones. There’s a few similar organizations listed in the Gibson’s Recycling Directory.
- Give used building supplies and appliances to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
- If you need building materials or appliances, shop at the ReStore for previously used items. (heck, while you’re at it, they welcome volunteers, too… did I mention I’m working on the local affiliate’s PR these days?)
- Buy locally produced items as much as possible. (Coasters are great at this!) It has subtle yet tremendous effects when you add it all up:
- reduce emissions by limiting your travel
- reduce emissions by limiting how far the goods travel
- boost employment at home, which saves more emissions because fewer people need to commute to the city for work
- getting to know your neighbours by frequenting their businesses - not a direct environmental effect, but it builds stronger communities which, in turn, can better support environmental causes
- Keep up to date on local environmental issues & events. The SCCA site is a good place to start.
If you have something to add to the list, why not leave a comment?
Posted: October 15th, 2007 under Activism.
Comments: 3
Comments
Hi there, and thanks for the link! That’s really great. My favourite on your list is the emphasis on locally made products. I’m really trying to get into the idea of the 100 mile diet, but I’m tripping up because I live in Southern Ontario and it’s minus 30 for half the year. There’s not a lot in season in February. 
Great post - we’ll definitely be sticking around for more.
Comment from Naomi Dunford at 8:02 pm, October 15, 2007
Yeah, I think the 100 mile diet is challenging almost anywhere in Canada, but especially in the colder places. I guess you could do lots and lots of canning in-season, and maybe… hmm… is a greenhouse workable at 30 below?
Comment from Tzaddi at 8:16 pm, October 15, 2007
I work for Cox Enterprises and saw that you participated in Blog Action Day. I thought you might be interested in visiting http://www.CoxConserves.com. The site details Cox’s commitment to the environment and offers tips on how anyone can become eco-friendly.
Comment from liz at 6:40 am, October 17, 2007
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