What inspired me to lead a green life? The gradual accumulation
of facts related to our actions, the knowledge that most of what we
undertake at species level affects our natural environment in a
negative and on most occasions irreversible manner, the fact that
this planet is currently experiencing rapid extinction of species
connected to the spread of human 'development'.
I have long ago decided to cycle to work because a)
paradoxically, it is the fastest means of transport, especially
during peak times, b) it is a guilt free method of travel that
benefits both my health on the long run and that of the air
entering my lungs, c) in order not to be at the mercy or
rail/bus/tube companies that charge an astonishing amount of money
for you to travel like an undignified sardine.
Furthermore, in view of the fact that intensive agriculture
damages the wildlife that surrounds it by use of
pesticides/insecticides and chemical fertilisers, a vast amount of
the food I purchase is organically grown, and, to reduce its carbon
footprint, locally grown, and where possible, unpackaged - I
benefit from living next to a beautiful local farmer's market,
where the fruits & vegs meet all 3 requirements mentioned
above. Also, I am actively striving towards becoming a vegetarian
because meat production has a very high carbon footprint - that in
addition to general health benefits, since your body does not need
meat in every meal.
