Why Green is Fun

They say blonds have more fun, but as a green living consultant, I'd have to argue, greenies do! Greenies? What's a greenie? Greenies are those living a sustainable lifestyle or living green. As described in our sustainability consulting practice, living green or sustainable living is a primary focus on eco awareness with actions towards reducing ones carbon footprint, managing waste, and embracing sustainability concepts in decision making. You may ask: So what's fun about living a sustainable lifestyle?

Well, for one, greenies excel at eco math; greenies demonstrate exemplary qualities of kindness, generosity and willingness; and, they have a discerning eye for saving green. The fun is the approach to life. It's an innovative lifestyle: one that dictates awareness for new and efficient ways of doing things. It's discovery of eco awareness in its many facets. It's sharing. It's connecting. That is fun!

If you think about it, everything we do every day has an impact on our planet. As a green living consultant, I know not everyone was raised with eco awareness, so why do it? Speaking from experience in our sustainability consulting, some of the general answers received include:

Families go green for their children
It saves money
Living with eco awareness protects the planet for future generations
Because it's the right thing to do
Participation in neighborhood or community eco awareness
It feels good
Living a sustainable lifestyle is healthier-investing in your body is less toxins and less illness
It's an opportunity to reconnect with local community
It's easy to go green now: more options and alternatives available

You don't have to be a fanatic to live green. In fact, if you think about your life now, there are probably many eco actions that you are already taking. A sustainable lifestyle is not an all or nothing approach. Creating your own sustainable lifestyle is where the fun is. Uniquely expressing yourself through sustainability concepts applied in your life, the way you like it and making a difference- is fun.