The 5 R Mantra
Friday, February 22nd, 2008The “5Rs” are an exploration of the themes Respect, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. These Earth-loving actions allow us to reduce our impact on our Earth and add deeper meaning and joy to our lives.
Respect: Have respect for the planet, for your own health, and for other people. It gives birth to less destructive habits.
Rethink: When you’re shopping give thought to the items you purchase. Think about where they come from and where they’ll go. Rethink your old ways of consuming.
Reduce: After rethinking, it’s easier to cut out items that could be harmful to you or the environment. reducing diminishes the amount of energy and resources used, reduses waste and pollution, and sends a message to manufactures - if we don’t buy it, they won’t make it.
Reuse: Instead of throwing away. It’s more than just recycling.
Recycle: If an item cannot be reused, then recycle it.
from ‘One Makes the Difference’, by Julia Butterfly Hill
