Our approach to green, sustainable habits is different than in a country forced to be more “green” by its natural resources, lack of land, small quarters, etc.
We are fortunate to live in a blessed country, but our over-consumption habits are forcing us in taking extra time and effort in order to make the necessary steps toward sustainability, and respecting the Earth.
Coming from Europe, where I spent my first 21 years in less than 900 SQFT apartment with my other 3 siblings, I have to mention that my sustainable practices were part of my daily living. Things like: turning of the light, eating produce from my parent’s organic farm, saving energy by hanging out to dry, using the public transportation, were taken for granted, and now, they give me a “head start” in my green and permanent quest mission.