dbzeag said:
I don't use pesticides as I don't have a garden or lawn. I buy organic minimally processed foods. I do not compost but only because we have no way of doing so in my building. I do not buy as much green as I should. I do buy cleaning solvents that are biodegradable. My showers are never more than 10 mins and we have a low flow head. Wash clothes with almost too full a load, same with dishes. I do flush every time I pee, because it stains teh toilet otherwise (low flow toilet, too). I drive a Mazda Protege and last tank got me 34 mpg. Our appliances are Energy star rated, including our computer monitors. I do not compact the bulbs. We do not have a facility to recycle in Cleveland. I shop at Trader Joes and once a week farmer's market. I do not actively support conservation initiatives.
So do I get a passing grade?
1. I don't use garden or lawn pesticides, but I go through a lot of Raid ant, roach and wasp sprays;
2. I buy organic milk, but otherwise don't care;
3. I don't compost because....why would I?;
4. My cleaning solvents are...I have no idea. I just buy shit to clean with;
5. I wash clothes when I have a full load;
6. I wash dishes when I have a full load;
7. I shower for about 45 minutes because hot water kicks SO MUCH ass in the morning when I'm tired and because I don't care about water conservation. Water never leaves the planet, so how is it being wasted? It's guaranteed to come back for Christ's sake;
8. I flush everytime I pee, because leaving piss in the bowl is disgusting;
9. I drive an Integra that gets about 32 mpg hwy;
10. Most of my appliances are Energy Star;
11. I never leave the AC on when I'm at work. I turn it on right before bed and turn it off when I get up. On the weekends I use it if I feel like it;
12. My townhome complex doesn't have a recycling program, which bugs the shit out of me. I do love recycling and fully advocate it;
13. I don't care if other people think I'm green or not.