Just a brief update tonight before I start my little experiment.  I am affectionately calling June the "Wade hate's the world month" because I am not letting myself be green.  I have been noticing all day long all of the stuff I am not going to be able to do next month, and recycling seems to be one of the most difficult things.  Wish me luck!

I am about to turn my summer into an experiment.  For my UCA Honors College thesis I am developing a “Guide to Eco-Friendly Living in North Little Rock, AR.”  One part of this is my summer experiment.  For the month of June 2009, I will not be practicing any eco-friendly habits.  This might be difficult for me because I already recycle, conserve energy, and practice many other sustainable living practices.  Then in July 2009, I will try to live as eco-friendly as I possibly can.  Among many other things, I plan on becoming a vegan for July.  I will be keeping thorough records of my environmental impact and expenses in both months.  I hope to update this blog several times a week to share my experiences.  Also, I will take a chance and share some of the eco-friendly options and activities in North Little Rock and the Central Arkansas area.  One of my goals this summer is convincing people that being eco-friendly can actually save money!  I would count my project and experience this summer as a success if just one person reads my blog or guide and begins to lead an eco-friendly life. 

 

I will explain parts of this in much more detail in subsequent posts, but I would like to address anyone who thinks my plan for June is a bad idea.  I already mentioned that I practice some sustainable behaviors, and for this reason I believe it will difficult for me to NOT practice those behaviors.  Recycling has already become a habit in my life, and I believe it will be very challenging for me to throw away a plastic bottle or cardboard box.