Bloggers Unite - Blog Action Day

Today is Blog Action Day, an event designed to raise awareness about environmental causes that affect us all. Solidarity is a great thing, especially when used as a force of good and positive change.

A lot of buzz has been surrounding the eco-friendly weddings movement in 2007 - something I’m delighted to see and promote here at DIY Bride. Earlier this year I published a few “going green” articles and resources that I’m recycling in honor of today.

I’ve been tagged a few times with the “green” tag challenge is “to provide 3 ways in which you are trying to minimizing your impact on the environment.” I’m really, really bag at being tagged, guys. The pressure! So, here are my answers… if you want to “tag” yourself, please do! Link back and I’ll make sure you get a shout out.

1. The biggest thing for me is reducing the amount of gasoline I use. I plan my shopping/errand excursions ahead of time to be more efficient where I go while I’m out. I don’t do a lot of driving per week, but it still adds up pretty quickly. I’d love to get a newer, fuel efficient vehicle. That’s not in the financial plan at the mo’. <sigh> I have new car lust.

2. Reducing the amount of shopping bags I use and recycling the ones I get. I bring a small wicker basket with me to the grocery store now to put my veggies in (instead of using the thin, clear plastic ones) and I’m using canvas shopping bags for groceries. I love it.

3. Buying locally. I’m trying to support local businesses as much as I can to reducing the amount of shipping/importing that an item has to go through. (Saves in fuel consumption and helps boost local artisans and other business peeps.)