So finally, a much long talked about blog has come to fruition. Just what is this blog/site about? Im still trying to figure that out for myself 
And as for the word sustainatarian you ask? Well, you don’t need to be a hippie who works on an organic farm that uses corn husk skins for toilet paper, you don’t need to be a green peace activist, you don’t need to idolize David Suzuki (but if you are any of these things, sweet! the more the merrier). You don’t need to fit any mold. All I ask is that you be you.
A lot of people are not active in making positive changes concerning the environment, I mean most of us want too; it’s just hard because anything with an “ism” or an “ist” on it has connotations to it. It’s like going to a political rally because you care about a cause, but you arrive, and you feel undereducated and so out of the loop, or wanting to start yoga when you can barely touch your toes. Feeling like that myself sometimes, I started thinking…uh so where can I start? Where can I fit in? What can I do? And where can I go where I won’t feel like a clueless try hard? And the answer my friend is right here.
Right…getting back to what the hell this new word “sustainatarian” is about. It’s just about sustainable living, within your means, no matter who you are. There will be no judgment here. I want this to be a place for people to share knowledge, deep and trivial. I want everyone from environmental activists to oil workers. There is no criteria that needs to be met here folks, just an open mind, and passion for change (however big or small).
So its simple, I just want people to post tips on what you think, or things you do in your life to create a more sustainable way to live. Maybe you are reading this and are thinking well what the hell does it mean to live sustainably, maybe you think you already live the tried and true sustainable life. If you do share the knowledge people. But basically its all about finding balance, through this simple equation: input/output = 1.00. But just think of how much is put into a can of processed corn (the harvesting, then the packaging, then the transportation) and for what? The output is a measly 300 calories. It just doesn’t make sense. I’m not going to go into an economics or Darwinian rant right now, but just think about it, we should not be living the way we currently live. Nothing is local, we hardly produce anything ourselves, it’s just sourced out.
Ok so I’m getting sick of hearing myself type, so drum role please, here are 2 things of the top of my head that you can do to begin your ever so smooth path on the journey to becoming a sustainatarian:
1: Try to buy fresh, local produce. Pour quoi? Your not only supporting locals, but it cuts down on all the middle men, and more importantly less gas is emitted from all that transportation, just think of how much is put into getting those lovely mangoes all the way to your grocery store…
* bump this diddy up –> Only eat whats in season, this makes it possible to eat fresh local food year round, thus cutting down on all those nasty transportation emissions.
* bump this bad boy down –> pick just one thing that you can buy locally that you normally don’t and swap it up. Go and check out your local farmer’s market and see all they have to offer. Or just do that when your item of choice is in season at your local market. Just do what you can do, try starting off by reading labels of where your products come from…and work your way up to simply getting your products from the source.
2. Bring your own reusable bags to zee grocery store. Not just to put your groceries in, but dollar stores usually have really cheap net like bags that are great for putting your fruits and vegetables in. This seems simple enough, but life gets in the way, so sometimes your on your way home and don’t have your reusable bags with you, thus perhaps think about keeping a few spare bags with you, or if you drive, keep some handy in your car.
* bump it up a notch or take it down a notch with the same step–> Along with your reusable bags look for items that can be recycled or have the least amount of packaging. Forgot your reusable bags? No problem, help cut down on the waste by doing the same thing, just be mindful of all the fancy but ever so useless packaging that comes from what you buy. Again it’s this whole input and output equation.
Well I hope that brings some clarity and gets the juices flowing a bit…
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