Modest and Minimalist Living

Perhaps you know that the earth population has increased many folds and the demand for water during this period is becoming worse. Most Americans use an average of 100 gallons of water every day, which is equivalent to filling 1,600 drinking glasses. The fact is that only 4 of those 100 gallons are actually necessary for a person.

With increased demand of fresh portable water, come exorbitant prices, not to mention the threat to our depleting water reserves and environment. 

Small steps can take big leaps in making changes for an environment that is free from pollution. For example, switching to an eco-friendly shopping bag can make a huge difference to the huge problems of plastic grocery bags at the landfills!

By making small changes, using less resources through your daily routines you can cause the climate change effect for better though slowly and steadily. Next time you want to buy a car, consider buying an eco-friendly car. If your grocery shop is nearby consider taking the bicycle or going on foot. When you are planning to buy an Air-Conditioned, think of other alternatives – how about planting more trees and improving air circulation. Using solar power for heating and doing many household chores is other alternative.

Going Green facts is all about trivial steps towards our precious surroundings and resources.

There are several organizations working for enhancing green cover. Of them, the Rainforest Alliance is a Non-governmental organization (NGO) with the published aims of working to conserve biodiversity and stopping rainforest deforestation. It is headquartered in New York City, and has offices throughout the world. The Rainforest Alliance was founded in 1987 by Daniel Katz, who is still involved in the organization.

A growing number of companies, cooperatives and landowners that participate in Rainforest programs meet strict standards that conserve biodiversity. At the Rainforest Alliance, the belief is in ensuring long and healthy lives for people, for wildlife and for the planet by establishing sustainable ways of working the land. They are doing a lot of hard work in promoting green living across more than 60 countries around the world. This requires collaboration with farmers, workers, business leaders, NGO's, governments, scientists and social communities to develop and persuade green living standards that are economic.