Battleground Earth

Take it Easy: Sloth is Green.

Lloyd Alter, Toronto

No Image

By Lloyd Alter
Toronto, Canada | Sun Mar 23 17:21:00 EDT 2008

Art credit: Hieronymus Bosch: The Seven Deadly Sins, Sloth

Who knew that putting off today what you can do tomorrow, that being slothful and lazy was so good for the environment. La Maguerite provides us with a list of things to not do to save on energy and carbon, proving that it's not hard to be green, it's easy.

1. Wait for full load to run dishwasher: I don't know about you, but nobody in my house is too keen on emptying the dishwasher; this way, you will cut down on the misery.

2. Wait for full load to run washer: Less time taking the dirty laundry down, filling the washer with soap and laundry, and taking the washed clothes out.

3. Wait for full load to run dryer: That will cut down on times for loading, unloading, and transporting the clean laundry back to your room.

4. Mow your lawn less often: Nobody will notice the difference.

5. Change your sheets, towels, and clothes less often: If it passes the smell test, it's good.6. Don't drive, ask to get a ride with your friends: See how long you can get away with always being the passenger, and then switch for a while.

7. Don't flush: Remember, "if it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it down."

8. Cut down on your shopping trips: You won't have to get in your car, find a parking space, deal with the crowds, pull your wallet out, carry the bags, get your car keys out, drive home, empty the bags, and dispose of the bags.

9. Buy less: This way you won't need as much money, and you won't need to work as much.

10. Skip presents altogether: Now you can use green as an excuse.

11. Forget preheat when cooking in the oven: That's one less thing to remember.

12. Men, don't wear ties or jackets in the summer: It's the new green thing.

13. Leave grass clippings on the lawn: It's good for the lawn, and who wants to rake that stuff anyway?

14. Favor salads and quick meals that don't require much cooking: You will save your time and also money from using less gas and electricity.

15. Skip the plastic bags at the produce section: Instead, dump all your fruit and vegetables directly into your shopping cart (that only works for the bigger items of course). ::La Marguerite

 
  • email
  • digg
  • share
  • print
helpful article? vote for it
{ }
close window

CLOSE X

 

comments on this article

view all post a comment

 
 

from our partners

 

today on planet green

view all

Votes

recent
discussed

How to Go Green: Dorm Rooms
POSTED  5 HOURS AGO.  COMMENTS

{ }

Focus on Focus Earth: The Science Of Storms
POSTED  6 HOURS AGO.  COMMENTS

{ }

Roadie Blog, Week 5, You've Got Junk Mail
POSTED  6 HOURS AGO.  COMMENTS

{ }

Renovation Nation: Insulation Tunnel
POSTED  7 HOURS AGO.  COMMENTS

{ }

Find a Bike-Share Program, Guerrilla Garden and Learn a New Eco-Word
POSTED  7 HOURS AGO.  COMMENTS

{ }

Emeril Episode: Jen Duhamel and Recipes
POSTED  17 Jul 2008. 9 COMMENTS.

{25}

Emeril Episode: Finding Your Inner Chef
POSTED  3 Sep 2008. 7 COMMENTS.

{3}

Welcome to the Planet Green Community!
POSTED  10 Jul 2008. 8 COMMENTS.

{20}

Living with Ed Episode: Jay & the Green House
POSTED  20 Aug 2008. 3 COMMENTS.

{4}

Should You Buy a Scooter?
POSTED  27 Aug 2008. 3 COMMENTS.

{3}

 
 

tv schedule

view all

On Now

On Tonight

 

how to go green

View All

Votes

How to Go Green: Back to School
  COMMENTS

{}

How To Go Green: Cleaning
  COMMENTS

{}

How to Go Green: Bathroom Renovation
  COMMENTS

{}

How To Go Green: Lighting
  COMMENTS

{}

 

Buying Guides banner image

Buy Green: Hybrid Cars

Find the right gas-sipping, battery-boosted car for you.

Buy Green: Women's Jeans

The hippest fashions in organic cotton denim.

Buy Green: Small-Wheel Folding Bikes

The best compact bikes for getting around town.