Last summer I worked at a local produce market here in Charlotte called Providence Produce. Basically there are three outdoor produce stands that sell ONLY locally-grown produce. I absolutely loved working there because I got the chance to be outdoors and I felt good about myself because I knew it was good for the environment. I never knew there were many foreign people where I live, but when I started working there I got to meet customers from around the world that never shopped in grocery stores in their home countries, and it made me realize that the United States really needs to get a move on. So if anyone is looking for a part-time job, look for local produce markets in your area because working there will greatly improve your conscience.
Other things i’ve been doing to reduce impact:
I never use paper plates and cups anymore, only ones that can be washed and used again.
I use rags for removing makeup, applying astringent and other things that i used to use toilet paper for, and it has greatly reduced the amount of “bathroom trash” i’ve produced.
I turn off my computer or laptop when i’m not using it, whereas before i would leave it on all day.
I NEVER leave lights on in a room, even when i’m just going to step out of the room for a second i still turn the light off. At night i’ve even started brushing my teeth in the dark because i don’t really need a light.
I’ve also been pressuring my mom to read No Impact Man, because i know she’ll start doing many of these things too.
When i get to college, whenever i go into one of the dining halls i’m going to bring my own plate, cup, and silverware instead of using the paper and plastic ones that i would be throwing away three times a day.
This post was submitted by Mallory .
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