"Delegates to the British Conservative Party 'Spring Forum' were given an 8-page leaflet as they left where David Cameron urged the activists to 'be the change.' The leaflet included a handy 10-point list to show conservatives how they can change the world and the environment":
1. Take the bus when you can. (No thanks on that one. But I bike and walk to destinations whenever the urge bites me.)
2. Get to know your neighbours better. (This is a new idea??)
3. Pick up one piece of litter from the street everyday. (Already Done! And hell -- I could fill a medium-sized trash can with what I pick up in the halls of my school everyday!)
4. Re-use your plastic bags when you go to the shops. (Always!)
5. Switch to energy efficiency light bulbs at home. (Already done!)
6. Reduce your thermostat by 2 degrees. (Well, when we're not home and at night, absolutely. But I hate being cold. Also, we just put out a pretty penny for new -- and much more energy efficient -- windows and doors.)
7. Support your local shopkeepers. (I support shopkeepers who are polite, courteous, friendly, and offer a good product at a decent price. Bottom line.)
8. Don't overfill your kettle. (Huh?)
9. Fill out a donor card. (My driver's license has "Organ Donor" listed. I'm also a member of the Blood Bank. Speaking of which ...)
10. Give blood. (No problem. I also donate phareses. I think that's spelled right!)
(Via The Corner.)
"Don't overfill your kettle" because heating water you don't use (presumeably for tea) wastes energy.
Posted by: Jeff the Baptist at April 11, 2006 07:49 AM