My Challenge – Go Plastics Free on a 5-Day Trip
I Tried to Go Plastics-Free On a 5-Day Trip Wins, Losses and Those Damn Plastic Straws The Challenge I recently detailed a cross-country trip that opened my eyes to how difficult it is to travel and be environmentally-friendly. Two weeks later, armed with more knowledge and reusable products, my wife and I are traveling again. This time, our destination is Victoria, BC, which is 6-hour drive/ferry combo from our home. This is my account of trying to avoid single-use plastics, recycle, and generally not add to the trashing of our planet. Warning: it isn’t always pretty. The First 24 Hours We...
read moreConfessions of a Conflicted Traveler
My wife, Vicki, and I recently took a 2-week trip back east to visit her parents and see some historic sites. Vicki had long wanted to take me on a cross-country train trip, so we decided to indulge and take the train back, after flying out. We had a private sleeping cabin, meals included, and it was a really fun experience. This isn’t about that though. This is about my eye-opening experience of trying to be environmentally friendly – recycling, not using single-use plastics more than necessary – while traveling. You may also be surprised. It was originally published...
read moreIncensed by Idiots? Gaining Insight and Peace
How do you feel when you read about endangered animals being killed for parts? I love animals — sometimes more than people. No matter the size or shape — they are amazing, majestic, interesting — they are all special just because they exist. When I hear about another rhino being poached in Africa, or a lion being shot as a trophy, I get angry. The string of descriptive obscenities that come out of my mouth as I vent my feelings about such people are not fit for anyone’s ears — or eyes, in this case. I wonder how people can be so stupid, selfish, and blind to the fact we are killing...
read moreEasy Ways to Start Going Green
In this Medium.com article I explain some really simple ways to get started living in a more environmentally-friendly way. If you are already on your way, there are some tips for upping your game. https://medium.com/@dakotaduncan/4-easy-ways-to-go-green-without-feeling-blue-b395ba36ec89
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