So today is it - blog action day, a day dedicated to people blogging on some matter of environmental importance. It's a decent idea, but sad, really - why is we have to have a separate day to recognise the importance of care for the planet? When are we going to get to the point where creation care is just second-nature?
We had a big event at the church this weekend, including a wonderful luncheon... the meal itself was good, but we ended up with a bunch of garbage and recyclable and compostable stuff all in the garbage cans. Sigh. However, one of the challenges is the differences in recycling/composting programs from one region to another - one of our volunteers shared she has problems remembering what can go ionto the bins here as opposed to those at her home in the next city., Conversation then continued about how what is acceptable in the bins one year changes and is unacceptable the next year - based on financial benefit. However, as the program becomes more difficult for the average person to aprticipate in, the less likely they will be to get involved in the first place.
So what's the answer? Who knows. More political lobbying? More clearly articulated greener programs within the community? Focusing on the long-term benefits and costs of these programs instead of annual fiscal budgets would be a good start...
Random eco-thoughts for the day! Will a blog action day make all the difference? No, but it's a start - and one I'm willing to take part in.
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