Doing less to save the world.

I understand and support the movement towards greener consumables, but we seem to have forgotten to simply consume less.

Energy can not be created or destroyed, simply exchanged or altered (assuming we have faith in physics). The energy we are spending on production of anything (green or otherwise) is still energy. Do things yourself, be happy with less (it's pretty easy). The people I've talked to who do more for themselves report feelings of fulfillment and pride in their work.

How many people do you know who recycle their paper and plastic cups and forks and such after microwaving dinner?

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Consider yourself god and you gain dominion over your world.