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April 22, 2008

Earth Day Everyday?

We try to think of the long term effects of everything we do everyday.  As Kermit said "it isn't easy being green" but it isn't very hard to do some of the right things.  They usually save you money in the long run and positively effect your health too.

To me earth day is a time to think about what the future will hold for our children and grandchildren and what we can do to positively affect their futures today and for the rest of the year.  I'd like to see as much of the natural world preserved as possible for them to enjoy.   This isn't going to happen unless we collectively change direction pretty soon as there isn't that much left to preserve compared to what there was even a hundred years ago.  We have all the knowledge, skills, wealth and insight to live sustainably; we just have to decide to live differently and place our values on longer term solutions rather than short term instant gratification.  Your journey can start with a small step today.

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About Duane Cook


  • Duane Cook, born and raised in Durham Region has been gardening organicaly for about 20 years. He has shared his tips on gardening naturally in this blog space since March of 2007 and is now offering insights into Sustainable Living in Durham. When not working at his "real" job with a local manufacturing company, Duane can often be found roaming around his two acres in Kendal with his wife of 18 years and their four sons.

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