Things That End in -co

Who goes to a movie by themselves? I do. I love the cinecentre at UVic, and I have a 10 movie pass that I really should make good use of. So my number three movie was attended today - Coco Avant Chanel. We become familiar with iconic designers like Chanel just by listening to the media enough. Their names are staples in the fashion industry, but I did not know her story (or at least the events that led to her success as an innovator of fashion) until today. And I was not going to let being alone stop me from doing so.
I really don't mind being alone (but that doesn't mean I never get lonely- I feel that sometimes, but I am talking about the state). It's just been so taxing this year when I am really along with myself and my thoughts, because they always settle on the same person (but that is a personal sadness I like to keep with me, inside).
I want to end this conversession by encouraging you to be more mindful of the environment and how we can positively impact our ever-changing earth by making eco (the other word ending in -co) decisions. I really got to thinking about what I do every day to make a change for our future at the Environmental Sustainability session I attended as a part of my Leadership Conference yesterday:
How Katrina reduces her ecological footprint (a short list to help you get started):
-unplugging all cables from outlets when not in use
-recycling
-using reusable bags for all shopping
-taking public transit, walking, or biking (I will likely own a car in my future, but only for trips out of town)
-finding ways to use both sides of paper (if not really suitable for printing, then I cut up unused paper and use the other side for notes - this way I reduce my consumerism by creating my own notepads in a sense)
-choosing products made from recycled materials
-buying as local as possible
I hope that this green movement is one that I can look back on when I have children of my own, and feel happy that I contributed to securing a sustainable future for them.