The Nonconformist
Discussion topic ranging from DIY renewable energy, craft ideas, money saving tips, and politics. WARNING...this is not for mindless sheeps.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Free Water?
So living in the south does have it's drawbacks, like humidity for example. But as always, I find a way to make it benefit me. So... I use all the water my dehumuidfyer collects? I use it to water the plants, bathe the dogs, and clean the floors. I am woriking on a project to actually combine a dehumidifyer with a water heater that is powered by the sun via solar thermal collector (patent pending). Oh BTW did I mention all of this will be made with recycled/resued materials. Why? cuz it's cheaper. Stay tuned for plans.
Lookit everyone, I'm going GREEN!
Look,
I am down for recycling and reutilizing. Really I am. I spent 2 years living in Japan and they have recycling down to a science. For one, they have to. It's an island about the size of California, so they really don't have the real estate at their disposal to simply 'dump n' probably sort'.
Here in the U.S. of A..... this 'going green' trend is really annoying. Does anyone else remember back in the 90's when recycling was the thing to do becasue that's what Captain Planet said? Does anyone remeber the Sega game 'Awesom Possum'? The Possum who fought evil pollutors and tree killers. How about that movie 'Ferngully'? Going green is a trend like skinny jeans and neon colors. It'll go away over night, no one will notice, and it'll return like the infectious mohawk and it's cheesy half brother, faux hawk.
I recycle my waste. I have a functioning grey water system. I air dry my clothes most of the time even though I have a dryer. I ride public transportation to work even though I have a car. Why do I do this? First of all... I do it to save money. Second, while my house in Atlanta is my home, the Earth is my home. Afterall, my house would be nonexsitant if the Earth was gone. Simply put, we only get one Earth. I just wanna treat it as best as I can. I don't do it for recognition, I don't do it to appeal to a certain group of people, I do it becasue Earth is my home.
With that being said, that is why I get offended when I tell people I recycle and their response is: "Oh, you're going green?" SMDH!
I am down for recycling and reutilizing. Really I am. I spent 2 years living in Japan and they have recycling down to a science. For one, they have to. It's an island about the size of California, so they really don't have the real estate at their disposal to simply 'dump n' probably sort'.
Here in the U.S. of A..... this 'going green' trend is really annoying. Does anyone else remember back in the 90's when recycling was the thing to do becasue that's what Captain Planet said? Does anyone remeber the Sega game 'Awesom Possum'? The Possum who fought evil pollutors and tree killers. How about that movie 'Ferngully'? Going green is a trend like skinny jeans and neon colors. It'll go away over night, no one will notice, and it'll return like the infectious mohawk and it's cheesy half brother, faux hawk.
I recycle my waste. I have a functioning grey water system. I air dry my clothes most of the time even though I have a dryer. I ride public transportation to work even though I have a car. Why do I do this? First of all... I do it to save money. Second, while my house in Atlanta is my home, the Earth is my home. Afterall, my house would be nonexsitant if the Earth was gone. Simply put, we only get one Earth. I just wanna treat it as best as I can. I don't do it for recognition, I don't do it to appeal to a certain group of people, I do it becasue Earth is my home.
With that being said, that is why I get offended when I tell people I recycle and their response is: "Oh, you're going green?" SMDH!
Sticking it to the 'Man'!
One might call me a psuedo-conspiracy therorist. I say: 'I never assume, I ask questions. Especiailly when my money and the Government is involved.' So I decided to bring my personal constituions and everyday questions to a Blog format. Yes everyone... I too, have a blog now.
I started this blog for 2 reasons, to find people other people who don't mindlessly conform to the rules and outlandish standards set by hypocrites.
No- this is not a politcal blog.
No- this is not a 'green' website.
No- this blog is not made from recycled material
Yes- We'll share ideas, and thoughts on how we can put some money back in to our pockets, and more importantly share knowlege to help us become wiser, and more cognizant of our world.
I started this blog for 2 reasons, to find people other people who don't mindlessly conform to the rules and outlandish standards set by hypocrites.
No- this is not a politcal blog.
No- this is not a 'green' website.
No- this blog is not made from recycled material
Yes- We'll share ideas, and thoughts on how we can put some money back in to our pockets, and more importantly share knowlege to help us become wiser, and more cognizant of our world.
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