Made in the Shade
These days, everyone from Ed Begley to that Lazy Environmentalist guy have an opinion on how to save the planet. But shouldn’t the advice vary a bit if you’re, say, brand new to the green movement vs. a gritty Grist-reading veteran? If only becoming more environmentally friendly came with a handy color-coded guide, like the ones you find at ski resorts, to indicate when it’s time to get off the bunny slope and onto the black diamond run.
Enter Robert Dittmer and Julie Vincent, the Indianapolis-based authors of the new book “Shades of Green” (available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book takes a level-of-commitment approach to going green at home. Those new to protecting the planet can stick to the “I Can Do That” level, while those who are a bit more committed may want to jump to the “Takin’ It to the Next Level” level. Been recycling since birth? Check out the “Dedicated to a Green Lifestyle” level.
But remember: Going green isn’t about keeping up with the Joneses or keeping a running tally of every scrap of paper you recycle. It’s about getting into the habit of making simple, sustainable choices that add up to big results for Planet Earth.
Piece out,
Renee & Meghan