Blog Action Day - How can bloggers help the environment?
I posted in August about the Blog Action Day campaign where thousands of blogs agreed to post today about the environment.
I am the first to admit that I am not the most concious person in the world when it comes to the environment. I never litter, I try not to buy things that I don’t need and I do my best to switch off my TV and laptop when I’m not using them however I know I can do more. For example, my brother and his fiancee take things down to the recycling centre every weekend.
So what do I believe bloggers can do to help the environment? Well, I believe one of the best things bloggers can do is cut down the use of their car. I passed my driving test when I was 17 but I have never owned a car. I drove my Dad’s car for a year or so after passing my test but I could never afford my own car because I was at University around that time. I moved into the working world but since I communted every day to work the need for me to start driving again was minimal and with me travelling on and off for a few years I just got used to not driving and used to not needing a car.
Whenever I tell people this they act like I’m crazy. I do plan on getting a car in the next 6 months however I believe that living the majority of my 20’s without a car has allowed me to see how much people use their car when they just don’t need to.
- Most drivers take the car to the shop when it’s only a 5 or 10 minute walk
- Most drivers don’t make the effort to car pool
- Most drivers never use public transport systems
Of course the above is a generalisation but on the whole I would say it is true for car owners in developed countries. With 6 billion people on the planet and with developing countries gaining more wealth pollution from cars is going to increase and increase so do your bit and try and not to rely on your car as much to get around.
Blog Action Day - How can bloggers help the environment?
Have you taken part in Blog Action Day?
If so, please post a link to your post in the comment area 
Israel | October 15th, 2007 at 10:36 am #
i was just made aware of this yesterday and am not sure if i want to post about it. ima sleep on it.
Dave Lucas | October 15th, 2007 at 10:56 am #
I bike AND take public transportation. But I won’t give up my car! Here is my little green contribution to Blog Action Day:
http://dave-lucas.blogspot.com/2007/10/blog-action-day-2007-salute-to-al-gore.html
Xavier Vespa | October 15th, 2007 at 1:49 pm #
I say, bloggers can help by blogging less.
Microblogging is the answer!
Twitter should have get their hands on this day.
Blog Action Day Pollutes, user-generated power coming soon
ses5909 | October 15th, 2007 at 5:03 pm #
Good post Kev, and I’m a very much along the same lines as you. I tried to make a couple of posts today. I don’t have a lot to offer people but I do have a love for nature and hopefully I encouraged people to at least look at the outdoors differently, if even for a day.
Be Aware of your Surroundings
and
Teach your Kids about the Outdoors
roland | October 15th, 2007 at 5:13 pm #
here my blog action day blog: don’t think twice (thanks for inviting to post the link)
Tobsy | October 15th, 2007 at 8:19 pm #
I got rid of my old car in 2001 and didn’t buy a new one. I either drive my father’s car or take the train. Of course that’s not an option if you live in a remote area.
Blog Action Day: On Energy Production
SarahG | October 18th, 2007 at 3:13 pm #
I avoid driving the car by working from home
We use the public transport if we go to Liverpool or Chester for the day but the car is used for driving to the other side of town to get the shopping once a week. So once/twice a week on average isn’t too bad for usage I don’t think!
My thoughts and post are at The Environment - Are you doing your bit?
lala | June 16th, 2008 at 2:46 pm #
nice post only walk for help environment and plant tree.