What is Blog Action Day?
Blog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day. Our aim is to raise awareness and trigger a global discussion.
This year the theme is Climate Change. Previous themes have included the environment and poverty.
We obviously like things tinged with a little “green” here at Lime Lane. But we also like to think we do our bit for the environment. And it really is only a bit.
- We recycle everything we can
- We refuse plastic bags (most of the time)
- We downsized our V6s
- We use energy saver light bulbs
- We installed a greywater system off our laundry and have a rainwater tank.
- We shop at the farmer’s market (which is fortnightly) and just planted our own (albeit very small) vegetable garden.
- We are in the process of getting chooks for the back yard. First, because you can’t beat the taste of fresh, free range eggs, and second, because they will eat the scraps. Less waste.
It’s not much but it’s a start. And hopefully at the same time we are raising two boys who will grow up to be environmentally aware.
The beauty of the internet is, there are solutions and ideas at your fingertips. So there is lots more we can do. And now is the time to do it.
- National Water Week is from October 18 to 24
- National Recycling Week is from November 9 to 15
- The 1 million women campaign aims to inspire Australian women to take action on climate change.
Also check out some Aussie bloggers with a greener focus participating in Blog Action Day:
- Go Greener Australia
- Bec’s Green Diary
- Re-nest
- Little Eco Footprints (also part of Blogtoberfest)
And some handy dandy links from the Blog Action Day site:
- Climate change Google Earth style
- Get the small ones involved with Kids v Global Warming
- Just the facts here or enrol in Climate Change 101
- Carbon footprint calculators
- How does it affect you? The top 100 Effects of Climate Change
- And what can you do? 10 solutions for climate change
So on Blog Action Day, can you share your best tip for helping out Mother Nature?
Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
kellie, i love this idea and applaud you for all of your incentives to keeping our planet happy. it’s not always easy but it is so right. good on you