As previously expressed in my new year's resolutions, I'm [still] trying to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. And in the pursuit of living a "greener life," I bought two books that would hopefully serve as guides to becoming a true advocate of the environment.Honestly, it was a TV show that got me in this "going green" bandwagon. I chanced upon an episode of Living with Ed on the Lifestyle Network. I've always seen commercials of the show, but I never really understood what it was all about. All I knew was it's about an old man trying to recycle things. Obviously, there was more to it than just recycling. The whole show was about living a complete lifestyle - a lifestyle that could save the earth. Even before, I know I'm a nature lover, but I thought it cool to be able to incorporate habits in our daily activities that manifest environmental sensitivity. Oooh! Did I just coin a new term?
I think I'm halfway through the book and I'm learning a lot of things. Ok, I skip parts of the book like stuff about radiators (Go figure! I live in the Philippines!), but I would have to say, it's one of my favorite books. It's very practical, informative and life-changing. I'm tempted to share the tips through this blog, but I'm afraid of violating any copyright laws. So far, my favorite is having "navy showers," to conserve water. For a person who enjoys taking showers, that really entails a lot of effort! I guess If I'm really into this, I have to get used to it.
I'd definitely recommend this to those who would want to give something back to the environment. Even if you're not the type who will go full-swing in living a greener life, following some of the tips will still make a difference in our world. Those little things, when brought together, will result to something big.
By the way, I also bought The Little Green Book of the Home: 250 Tips for an Eco Lifestyle by Sarah Callard. I came across this book at National Bookstore Trinoma when trying my luck to find Living Like Ed.
