Lately I have been thinking more about how I am impacting on the planet. Every so often my energy and commitment to this surges - maybe it is a spring thing.
I have already ticked all the usual boxes - energy saving light globes, shower head, composting, recycling etc, but I know I could do much better. I have signed up for the million women campaign to support a great cause and also to remind me to do the right thing.
I am loving reading a blog about just one ordinary woman's efforts and the big and little things she can do and I am inspired. I have been trying to not buy, to consume less. It isn't easy at all, in fact I am finding it really tough. Buying things feels good, lets face it.
I have bought some great yarn and fabric lately, and received some fantastic swap gifts. For the remainder of 2009, I vow to not buy any new materials - no yarn, no fabric, no buttons, no clothes, nothing.
It is going to hurt, but I hope to finish a whole heap of projects I bought gear for but haven't got around to starting, and get into some more upcycling. Will you join me?
I also want to thank you so much for your encouragement when I was panicing about presenting at the conference. It really did help. I did it. It went well. I could do it again now. And it is going to look great on a CV!
It is going to hurt, but I hope to finish a whole heap of projects I bought gear for but haven't got around to starting, and get into some more upcycling. Will you join me?
I also want to thank you so much for your encouragement when I was panicing about presenting at the conference. It really did help. I did it. It went well. I could do it again now. And it is going to look great on a CV!
6 comments:
I'm with you, I've been on a gradual path to consuming less and reusing more for a while now. Been thinking about a blog post or two on the topic. Some of it is so entrenched, it really is a gradual process.
Congratulations on doing the conference paper! I'm so glad it went well.
I can't promise not to buy any new materials - but I am definitely cutting back (not just on crafting stuff), and it does feel good.
Wow, that's brave! I've only rediscovered crafting recently (since becoming a mum), so my stash is still quite small. I'm also incredibly disorganised, so keep realising after I think I have everything for a project that I'm missing elastic. Or thread. Or the right size knitting needles! I'm looking forward to having a stash of notions that will let me finish projects purchase free at times!
Ah being greener is something I'm always trying to be mindful of though too often it becomes a case of greenie guilt rather than action. I'll aim for the more action!
that is a pretty big committment, very admirable! and yay about the conference, so glad to hear it.
Yes! I'm with you. I tried this a couple of years ago - my pledge then was no new clothes, books or CDs for 6 months. It's not so hard. I'll join this pledge - apart from a potential minor lapse when I am on hols in November. Hey, at least I'm admitting it.
Given I have enough fabric and yarn to last me the rest of my life, I really do need to start using it.
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