Ration Your Carbon: One Coupon At A Time

For the 350 Day of Action – that our friends at the League participated in over at ShutUpWindmill.com – The Ministry of Trying To Do Something About it have.. well.. done something about it.

In true clever form, they created a Carbon Ration Book for distribution, kind of like what was done during World War 2 for various resources such as milk, butter, eggs.

You’re given a set number of carbon credits per month and when you use them up – by, say, driving around or taking a flight – you’re done. It definitely can be an aid to help us put our waste in perspective.

Also, they look pretty awesome. Check out a quote from the creators below:

Here’s something. The Ministry of Trying to Do Something About It have issued ration books so you can play your part in transforming our world into a cleaner and more equitable place – and make yourself a good deal happier along the way. Whilst small actions can lead to change, our ration book shows that a significant shift in the way we live our lives and reducing the sheer amount of stuff we consume is needed. …

Make active choices and change your habits. You might even find that consuming less opens a whole new world of possibilities. With determination, good cheer and your help we can create a safer, fairer world. A planet we’re proud to pass on to future generations.

Check out the Ministry Of Trying To Something About It here.

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Steve Romain

Do It For The Birds And The Bees

Like many kids of the modern age, I’ve been told to ‘keep it safe’ and use safe sex practices. I can remember the awkward experience of “getting the talk” from my parents too. Hearing your mom say the word diaphragm is just plain weird. Hey, let’s face it, nobody wants to get a disease or be confronted with an accidental pregnancy.

But now, there’s another reason to play it safe: the environment.

According to a recent report, contraception in all forms is key to preventing climate change. The reasoning behind it is simple: climate change is linked to population growth, but in 40 of the world’s poorest countries, women do not have access to birth control. The report states that over 200 million women want to have access to condoms or other methods but can’t get them.

It’s a good thing to keep in mind, next time you’re at the drug store, picking up your chosen birth control method. You’re not just protecting yourself – you’re protecting our world. And that’s an ‘extended pleasure’ we can all get down with.

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Steve Romain