It ain't easy being green, especially in Kansas City. With the high percentage of alternative thinkers that reside in this city, you'd think it would be rife with information on living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Maybe it is, and they're all just hiding it from me, like the kids in the neighborhood who used to get together in the treehouse every day after school and never invite me.
But with an increasing awareness of the environment and what is called the "sustainable lifestyle" permeating the airwaves and magazines, it only makes sense to try to do my part as well. I'm not rich, so I can't afford every new eco-gadget or hybrid car that comes on the market; I have a regular job, so it's not like I can spend every waking hour protesting at power plants or landfills; and, to tell the truth, I've just never been into Birkenstocks. But surely there is a way that an average, young, urban-dwelling American like me can do to impact the environment in some way.I sure hope so, because if not this blog is going to be short-lived.
Starting today, I'm going to actively pursue (relatively speaking) the green lifestyle, from buying organic or locally-produced foods, to wearing organic clothing and conserving more energy. I already own an electric bicycle, so I guess I'm already on my way. If you are like me, and want to know what you can do within your own little bubble to help out the trees and the fishes, keep checking this space as I post updates of my own journey. And be sure to check out www.biggreencity.com to get started on your own path towards a greener you.
Until next time, remember that you may own the house, but you're only renting the land.
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