KISS works. Keep it Simple, Stupid !
The way to accomplish huge changes is to ask millions to each make a very small change that they can easily manage. It can work for the environment, it can work for our economy, it can feed the hungry and help the poor.
What are some KISS ideas that can accomplish HUGE changes, by asking many to make a small, seemingly insignificant change. A change we can all live with?
What are some of your ideas?
Some ideas of mine:
I've changed out my light bulbs for those twisty CFLs. They save huge amounts of power, and last for years and years. You can buy them cheap on e-bay or find them subsidized by your local power company. I'm working on the the reflector bulbs on my recessed lighting next. Now, my net power savings doesn't amount to much; probably just a few dollars each month, but apply the power of numbers. In California alone, millions and millions of light bulbs that use 15 watts instead of 75, saving 60 watts/bulb/hour.. saving multi-megawatts of power every single day. Amazing.
Start a piggy bank.. and just collect pennies and nickels. You won't notice the difference.. and when the bank is full, donate it to a worthy cause. It's only a few dollars, over an extended period of time, but if we can get Millions of People to do the same thing, we can solve the problems of hunger and homelessness on our own streets.
Monday, August 4, 2008
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For a moment when I read the title of this entry I could've sworn you had an unhealthy obsession with a certain painted-face rock band.
I love the piggy bank idea. I had one in my old apartment which I emptied before I moved (because I didn't feel like transporting a jar full of coins-- heavy! And it yielded me a $30 gift card to Linens N Things via the Coinstar machine. Nick and I both have piggy banks going, and have decided we will use the spare change for something for the house once we decide to cash in our coins at his bank (there's a machine there that doesn't take a % out).
We also carpool sometimes when it's possible w/ our schedules. His work is on the way to mine.
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