I’m an artist, a financial adviser (42+ years) and an environmentalist. I currently live in the “burbs” of St. Louis, but spent the first half of my life in Central Minnesota. I’m trying to live more lightly on the planet because I think it is the right for me to do. I want to learn how to use only my fair share of the earth’s resources, and try to live more in harmony with the planet.
Living in a time of wastefulness and carelessness, and the seeming acceptance of a disposable and throw-away society, I believe my cultural artifact (found object) art is a way to reuse and recycle that which is destined for the trash.
In a business with papers flooding my desk, I am shredding and recycling everything I can. I buy recycled paper. I use compact fluorescent bulbs in my office, and with the ceiling fan in the office I have gone a good chunk of the hot summer without air conditioning. My office is in my home, which means my commute to work does not involve getting in my car and driving.
I participated in the “Riot for Austerity” (see links) in 2007 and 2008. The goal is for folks to voluntarily reduce their energy consumption by 90% (which would put us right in line with what our fair share of the earth’s resources would be). I didn’t make the full 90% – but you can check out my progress by clicking on the “riot progress” page at the top of this blog. At church I belong to a group which addresses the Spirituality and the Environment. And I ponder the questions: What will happen to spirituality once nature ceases to exist?
Alexah
i just randomly found your blog alex and i am glad that i did. i liked a lot what you have said here. i am a diplomat and i am currently also doing a masters in sustainable development. i hope the number of ppl thinking along these lines increases and increases more rapidly. i believe in this fight to save the planet, awareness would be the key factor and blogging can be an important tool for doing that. thank you for what you have been doing through this blog and your inspiring work. my compliments for the good work. sanjay
Hello,
I would love to talk to you about an issue that I feel is a hot topic in environmental news. I have written an article that I think your readers would be interested in seeing on your blog.
I’m looking to promote that idea that by encouraging grocery shoppers to branch out from their usual selections and to join the local food movement, they can create a more sustainable agricultural system.
Hi,
I wanted to email you in regards in any possible advertising opportunities you may have with your website…I would be very interested in working something out with you if you have anything at the moment. I’m looking to earn support for a national cause and get visibility for the “plant 1 billion trees” project which Andrew Liveris and the Nature Conservancy have partnered up on for people to donate $1 to. Let me know if you would be interested at all in supporting this cause. I look forward to talking to you soon!