I will not wear it but I’ll try to be it - GREEN

A few years ago I worked at a wonderful not-for-profit environmental organisation. The irony was I got this job based on the life decision that I was not going to work for money anymore… I was going to work for the greater good (and hopefully be paid quite nicely for it). I truly believe that this is the way to go (if you can) and that nearly every job is super important in one way or another if you think about how it benefits man-kind. Getting back to the irony, I was the least environmentally friendly person I knew! But slowly those wonderful greenies got me… they made me think about saving the planet, about how small changes can be collectively huge and that one person can indeed make a difference.

Here are my very modest suggestions on easy ways to become greener (most of which you may do already so be proud):

• Buy from op shops and wear vintage clothes more often. There are ample inspirational blogs of everyday people looking stunning in vintage clothing.
• Have shorter showers. Daydream in bed if you must!
• Use natural beauty products that come in less packaging. I am loving the Sukin range from Priceline at the moment.
• Cut down on meat consumption. Inspiration – creamy pumpkin soup, vegetable stir fries and mushroom with melted feta cheese.
• Cut down on using the car. The French and Japanese are slimmer then the rest of us because they walk all the time!
• Cut down on buying/consuming. Try the $21 Challenge.
• Use certified green gas and electricity.
• Buy organic and free range products when you can. The word has spread how much appreciation I have for organic stuff that my parents’ friends have been donating from their gardens to me. I am talking tomatoes, lemons, lettuce, zucchini and spinach to name a few. How lucky am I?! I still love farmers' markets though.
• Try and use public transport when it is an option. It’s not really that bad during the daytime.
• Switch appliances off at the powerpoint. I’m so anal with this it ain’t funny!
• Refuse plastic bags.
• Bulk buy and freeze up.
• Throw things in the bin where they belong. How horrible is it when you see people tiff their Maccas out of their car window?
• Create and love your own garden. My parents do this and Jamie Durie could even learn a thing or two from them! Even one plant is lovely!
• Use recycled paper. Not suggesting you use newspapers instead of toilet rolls but recycled toilet paper ain’t really that bad!
• Use energy saving light bulbs.
•  Watch less TV and enjoy nature more often! A sweet walk with someone you love is divine!