Yesterday we reported that the Transition Towns movement had reached the pages of the BBC's Gardener's World Magazine when TV gardening guru Monty Don was prompted to reflect on the oil -
intensive habits of himself and his fellow gardeners.
Though they don't call it out specifically, this would very much involve less flying, one of the most carbon -
intensive habits of the affluent.
Not exact matches
Of course there will be exceptions like
intensive experimental set - ups or article submission sprint, but don't make overworking a
habit.
Doing so will get you into the eco-friendly
habit of reusing old items, and it could encourage you to DIY more
of your home goods instead
of always buying them new, which is usually the healthier, cheaper, and less resource -
intensive choice.
That folks are still buying these gas guzzlers in the face
of all the evidence - indirect support
of terrorism notwithstanding - is a
habit that needs to be broken by an
intensive public service campaign and political leadership.
For example, while Pope Francis singles out «the increasing use and power
of air - conditioning» as a «harmful
habit of consumption,» it is worth remembering that such energy -
intensive activities result in pollution and the depletion
of scarce resources only when a society needs to rely on dirty and non-renewable energy sources.
This personal
intensive counseling experience will allow you to understand and overcome past hurts, gain freedom from dysfunctional
habits and behaviors, and help you experience a greater sense
of joy and contentment in your life.
Our
intensive retreats and group workshops are a wonderful «laboratory» for learning new communication tools and practicing those in a safe respectful environment where you can get a lot
of help to change old
habits.
We forget, as we spend to maintain our «
habit», about the attendant environmental costs
of mass manufacture, carbon
intensive shipping and cheap Third World labour.