Green Guides - How To Green Your Community

What's the Big Deal?

Sustainable living has certainly become a buzz phrase. More and more people are looking at ways to reduce their ecological footprint: driving less, eating less meat, wearing sustainable fashions. As individuals, we are increasingly aware of the impact we have on the planet and our fellow humans. But is greening our own lifestyle enough? By taking the concept of sustainable living beyond the narrow, individualistic approach, we can learn to see our interconnectedness to our environment and its inhabitants. By getting involved in our communities, by talking to our neighbors, by supporting local groups, and by re-imagining where we live, we can green not only our own lifestyles, but our streets, neighborhoods, towns, cities and, ultimately, our societies. Who knows, we may even make friends doing it.

Green Your Community Tips

• Jan 18, 2008 10:15 AM CST

  Green Your Community - By The Numbers

  5.5 is the number of global hectares currently required to support the average resident of Solihull in the UK.

• Jan 18, 2008 10:14 AM CST

  So You Wanna Do More To Green Your Community?

  So your current community is beyond redemption, or you just want something new? Intentional communities or cohousing can provide an ideal option for those who want to surround themselves with like-minded souls who share their values.

• Jan 18, 2008 10:12 AM CST

  10 highly effective ways to green your community

  To help green your community, you first need to be part of it. Start talking to your neighbors, find out what's going on around you, and get involved.