Comments on: How I Accidentally Became an Environmentalist

By: 72 ways Gen Y can be more eco-friendly | Twenty Set

72 ways Gen Y can be more eco-friendly | Twenty Set — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:28:04 +0000

[...] Gen Y is well known for it’s environmental consciousness. 47% of Gen Y will pay more for green brands, and Gen Y takes notice of eco-friendly marketing. Here are 72 ways Gen Y can really make a difference to help the environment. [...]

By: Learn About Yourself From Rising Gas Prices : Brazen Careerist

Learn About Yourself From Rising Gas Prices : Brazen Careerist — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:25:22 +0000

[...] prices are going up. Again. So what?Here’s the thing about rising gas prices – we still pay them. I still pay them, in some form. And truthfully, I’m done talking about rising gas prices, because I’m comfortable with my gas [...]

By: Rising Gas Prices and What We Can Learn About Ourselves | Twenty Set

Rising Gas Prices and What We Can Learn About Ourselves | Twenty Set — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:02:22 +0000

[...] the thing about rising gas prices – we still pay them. I still pay them, in some form. And truthfully, I’m done talking about rising gas prices, because I’m comfortable with [...]

By: Bring Back That 1st R: Refuse « Variable Interest

Bring Back That 1st R: Refuse « Variable Interest — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:18:51 +0000

[...] of consuming – vegans had it right first. They are the best conscious consumers, but are of course the most radical. Doing it for political and environmental reasons was too much [...]

By: Monica O'Brien

Monica O'Brien — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:50:15 +0000

Jami, I think having a car is fine as long as you live close to where you work. There’s a line your must draw before becoming an extreme environmentalist and sacrificing four hours of your life just to get rid of your car. And I completely understand about not being able to find public transportation – it amazes me how much my own city is lacking in that department now that I have no car. Glad you enjoy the blog!

By: Jami

Jami — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:14:00 +0000

I just stumbled on your blog and I really like it!
I have major guilt pangs for having a car and wish I could get rid of it. I live in a major city and my commute to work is only about 12 miles. I looked into taking the bus but it would somehow turn my 25 minute commute into over 2 hours each way! It is so frustrating because there are multiple types of public transportation but for some reason the very popular neighborhood I live in doesn’t have a reasonable way to get to the very popular area I work in except by car. But at least that’s about the only place I drive as every where else I go is usually within walking distance or a very short bus ride.

By: Living High: The New Environmentalism « Variable Interest

Living High: The New Environmentalism « Variable Interest — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:03:56 +0000

[...] 28, 2008 by torbjornrive This is a short post stemming from 1) this on twentyset; and 2) discussion last week with an ecologist I work [...]

By: t h rive

t h rive — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:09:00 +0000

Sweet! The non-car is my fave. Though I’d love to have a vehicle often – like for roadtrips, or that late-night decision to go to a friends for movie night – I image I’m saving thousands of dollars, the hassle, and air-quality etc.

Anyway, biking no matter the weather builds character.

One thing I find it hard to be accountable for is the amount of trash we produce. Even though I recycle feverishly, the AMOUNT that passes through our home is incredible. Packaging everywhere!

Wooo, Earth!