You never know what you'll find
Ok, this one is obvious and simple, but it is one of my favorite low-budget ways to accomplish lots of things (and celebrate Earth Day 2016):
- clean up your neighborhood
- increase recycling
- meet your neighbors
- model positive green behavior
- reduce stress
- get a little exercise
From thereisnoaway.net - a really great blog!
If you're an over-achiever you can multitask and accomplish a few more things:
- walk the dog, cat, or possum
- teach life lessons to your kids, the neighbor kids, or the jerk down the street who litters a lot
- meditate on the meaning of humility and the importance of not calling your neighbor a jerk
- bird watch
- crime watch
- bird crime watch (those grackles get into a lot of stuff)
- take pics for your ______ Hugger blog (may not apply to all readers)
- revive a few new years resolutions (more exercise, less time on the couch, less phone time)
- ponder the meaning of 42
- prove to yourself that carbon-negative transportation is possible
What tools are needed? a hand and a bag, bucket, or sack
Any optional tools? Those grabby pincher things, good tennis shoes, pepper spray (in case you live near a burrito place that is not spicy enough), sun protection, a smile, latex gloves, clothing
What can I expect? Beverage containers, cigarette packages, lots of straws, papers; the satisfaction of doing something for your planet, your fellow humans, beauty, and yourself
May simple steps lead to better living for all.
[If you really want to see changes, try doing this weekly - you will be amazed.]
Bonus MH posts about this topic:
Stop living in a trashy neighborhood!
PCR Sidebar: Trashy Neighborhood Revisited
Derelict Hat Day in the Trashy 'Hood
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