The Conservation Band Wagon Exists, But NOT in America.

[hnooe]

were they all packed in the clown cars on the way to see the bullfights? What do they do with all that beef, anyway?

Yea, they like their meat, especially their "jamon"...all of which does increase CO2's in the atmosphere....but I did not say Spain was perfect, they are just ahead of the curve with repect to, and respecting, the Environment!

 

[Mermaid]

Yea, they like their meat, especially their "jamon"...all of which does increase CO2's in the atmosphere....but I did not say Spain was perfect, they are just ahead of the curve with repect to, and respecting, the Environment!

It's not only Spain, it's all of Europe which is ahead of us in conservation. That Americans are huge wasters of the earth's resources is a well-known statistic.

There's a trend in colleges and universities all accross our country--I might even say a "push"--to send students abroad for at least a semester. Whereas a foreign semester was once seen as a frivolous vacation for rich kids, it is now viewed as almost necessary in today's global economy. It is a good thing for American students to see first-hand how the rest of the world lives, and how Americans fit into the scheme of things. If even only one in ten comes back from a semester with the same insights as you, the world is already a better place.

 

[Jdarg]

It's not only Spain, it's all of Europe which is ahead of us in conservation. That Americans are huge wasters of the earth's resources is a well-known statistic.

There's a trend in colleges and universities all accross our country--I might even say a "push"--to send students abroad for at least a semester. Whereas a foreign semester was once seen as a frivolous vacation for rich kids, it is now viewed as almost necessary in today's global economy. It is a good thing for American students to see first-hand how the rest of the world lives, and how Americans fit into the scheme of things. If even only one in ten comes back from a semester with the same insights as you, the world is already a better place.

Sadly, the kids that really need to go and gain some perspective are the ones that won't be going.

 

[NotDeadYet]

Most of those energy saving measures exist in Australia and New Zealand also, and have for years. That is where I first saw that gadget that turns out the lights with your key as you are leaving. It was a mystery to me at first, I can tell you. Also noticed there is much less snacking between meals, and a lot more walking. I lost weight too, and I ate a lot of grayt food.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Is this sterile enough for you, savvytangerine?:roll:

 

[Andy A]

Kohler makes a 2 flush toilet and you can also buy Smart cars in the US. The technology and products are all easily available, just not in demand or heavy use.

Americans flagrantly waste because it is so inexpensive and socially acceptable to do so. :angry:

Couldn't agree more!

 

[CPort]

Isn't alot of the stuff listed here stuff you learned to do when growing up?
1. turn light out if you leave a room
2.walk or ride a bike if you can,when buying a car look at the gas mileage
3.don't waste food, don't put more on your plate than you can eat.Eat leftovers for lunch etc
4 don't flush if only liquids every time (this works lots better if your the only one using that bathroom)
5 hang what you can out on the clothesline!
6 Eat out of your garden or stuff you've put up in the freezer or canned from your garden or a local fruitstand!
This is just stuff everybody I knew did growing up. Looks like we're coming full circle to me.

 

[30A Skunkape]

Isn't alot of the stuff listed here stuff you learned to do when growing up?
1. turn light out if you leave a room
2.walk or ride a bike if you can,when buying a car look at the gas mileage
3.don't waste food, don't put more on your plate than you can eat.Eat leftovers for lunch etc
4 don't flush if only liquids every time (this works lots better if your the only one using that bathroom)
5 hang what you can out on the clothesline!
6 Eat out of your garden or stuff you've put up in the freezer or canned from your garden or a local fruitstand!
This is just stuff everybody I knew did growing up. Looks like we're coming full circle to me.

Looks like mom was right...again!