Category Archives: Everyday Sustainable Practice (ESP)

ESP Day 31: TV

Posted on August 1, 2008 by

I watch way more TV than I want to, but it’s one of those things that’s everyday sustainable in that it’s SO EASY TO DO, but that is not generally good for my health nor that of the planet’s.  TVs … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 27: Washing Dishes

Posted on July 28, 2008 by

I wash dishes by hand, and in the dishwasher.  Here’s what I do to make washing dishes Everyday Sustainable. DETERGENT I use Ecover products, because their products are natural, biodegradable, and free of petroleum and phosphates.  I’ve used them for … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 24: (Almost) No Mail

Posted on July 25, 2008 by

I love getting love mail.  Letters from friends; birthday presents; photos of my nephews.  Unfortunately, with the ease of staying in touch with email, the handwritten letter is a rare treasure in my mailbox. On the other hand, I hate getting … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 23: Floss

Posted on July 24, 2008 by

Until recently, flossing my teeth was definitely NOT Everyday Sustainable.  I lucked out with good teeth genes, so had healthy teeth without trying. On the other hand, I was born with a small jaw so my teeth were crowded.  So last year, … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 21: Take the Stairs

Posted on July 22, 2008 by

I live in a 20-story apartment building, which is at the top of a San Francisco hill.  But, unless I have lots of groceries or other stuff to carry, I take the stairs … since I live on the second floor. So, as … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 20: Clothes Swaps

Posted on July 21, 2008 by

As I write this, I’m wearing a cute, comfy shirt-with-hoody and jeans that I picked out at a clothes swap this afternoon.  I don’t swap clothes every day, but almost every day for close to a decade, I have worn at least item … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 17: Turn Off, Unplug

Posted on July 18, 2008 by

Everyday Sustainable ways I minimize energy consumption at home and in my home office.  Turn Off Extra lights.  Lights in rooms no one is using. Audio (radio, stereo) I’m not listening to. The computer, when I’m done for the day.  The LCD … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 16: Books

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

I love books.  Whenever I move my home–and I’ve done that a lot–I don’t feel quite settled until I can see my books on the bookshelves.  Recently, I’ve organized some books by color, having been inspired by seeing four entire … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 15: Specialized Recycling/Disposal

Posted on July 16, 2008 by

I am a dedicated recycler of all the things that curbside recycling takes from my home, like paper and plastics. For the other stuff, I make an effort to find specialized recycling resources.  Some of these are highly Everyday Sustainable, because they … Continue reading →

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ESP Day 14: Drive light, slow(er) and combine trips

Posted on July 15, 2008 by

I don’t drive much, so this past weekend’s roadtrip to Mount Madonna retreat center in the redwoods near Watsonville — 101 miles there and 101 miles back – was a big deal. We (my significant other and I) drove down together late afternoon … Continue reading →

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