In the midst of what is happening in the Gulf, I have been thinking A LOT more about the environment and what the future holds for our children. I am devastated by the images of the oil spewing into the gulf and the effect this is already having on the wildlife/sea life/beaches and survival hood of those who making a living fishing in the gulf. And I fear we haven't seen the worst of it. I don't have a solution for the gulf, but it has me thinking more about what changes I can make locally.
Caring about the environment is not new to me - in our home we recycle anything and everything that can be recycled including clothes, books, toys, etc. We use compact fluorescent bulbs, keep our thermostat way down in winter, and way up in the summer and one of our cars is a hybrid. But I feel there is so much more that I (we) can do and I feel it is time to start taking the steps to do it. I thought a good place to start would be with my job.
So the first step I am going to take is to become a GREEN designated Realtor®. I have been thinking about doing this for awhile, and it will take a little time and commitment but I am ready to learn all I can so I can help educate and inform my clients about the benefits of home improvements that have been done or could be done in the home to make it "greener." I truly believe that this type of living will soon become the norm not because it is the newest trend but out of necessity.
In the course of all of this, I am going to put what I learn into action as my own kitchen is in SERIOUS need of a makeover and being in this business of selling homes, I know how important it is to have an updated fabulous kitchen. I originally thought I would just gut the kitchen and start over, but now I am thinking of maybe recycling my cabinets if I can, and adding only materials made from recycled products or those that are friendly to the earth/humans and pets. I plan on blogging all that I learn so I can help to motivate others to think ecologically whether buying/selling or renovating their home.
So stayed tuned to learn as I learn about becoming "greener"....
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