07 March 2008

Doing More Than Recycling - Compacting

"Basically, you set up a contract with yourself to buy only essential items. I decided, for example, that for me essential items would include gifts for friends and family at Christmas and for birthdays, but I do buy only green or ethical presents and I actually make a lot of gifts as well."

"As a youth worker, I have talked to a lot of young people about compacting. At first they think I'm a bit weird or wacky but then they start talking about it and they find it an interesting idea. Young people are our future and I feel that if they are at least thinking about these issues, it's a good thing."

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