I just came across an interesting idea. Going Green is most effectivley carried out at a community level. An individual is too small to make much difference. Yes you should be greener individually but that does not get the job done. The nation and state have a role to play, but they are too big and have too much else going on to be the main force. Each community that does its part for the earth is really the key. A community organizes hundreds and even thousands of people to a cause that is not abstract at the community level. “Look at our river over there. It is pretty gross. We should do something about that.” “Hey, why doesn’t my town recycle?” You get the idea. Communities are big enough to make real change and small enough that an individuals voice can still be heard.
Another great benefit of community action is that it molds the next generation. Kids don’t really care if we choose one lightbulb or another or if Congress passes a Clean Water Act. They do see their parents and neighbors and teachers doing something positive in their community and it makes a huge impact on them.
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May 7, 2009 at 1:17 am
“Mrs. Green” here I come! Don’t be ashamed of me. I know you love it!