Spring, Sandals & Carbon Footprints
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| Adirondacks in January |
Early thoughts today are dappled with beams of spring sunshine while outdoors the sky is heavily overcast.
Browsing sandals begins mid February. Very pastel blue, pink and lavender are the colors I search for the most. The buy deciding factors, in order of importance, are: Size, style, price and lastly, color. Being color specific can heighten the challenge of shopping. It is also a money saver. I do not own any very pastel blue, pink or lavender sandals.
Years ago I bought a T-strap pair that wore well in a bright color. Almost 9 years later, I still look for them online. Whatever happened to staying with a good product is a mystery to me.
Not a big mystery though because the market appears to me, to be more interested in flashy new than solid standard styles. It is as if since we recycle, a majority feel a responsible lifestyle includes feeding the waste cycle instead of taking action to reduce our carbon footprint.
www.nature.org
Their website has a carbon footprint calculator.
My carbon footprint is better than average. I believe that is due to my lack of spending/use of goods and services, and low travel mileage per year.
How is your carbon footprint?
That was interesting. As expected, my carbon footprint is well below average, same reasons as you, probably. Thanks for posting the idea and the link.
ReplyDeleteI just hate trying to find the same shoes I used to love. And it's almost always shoes -- my feet are very picky! So, I get it!
ReplyDeleteLiz,
ReplyDeleteThe calculator seems to be thorough. Folks with utilities included might have difficulty.
Jeanie,
Repairs are worth it for a good pair of shoes. Making your own rope sandals looks like fun.
Sandals are something I wouldn't go for.
ReplyDeleteI will check it out. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWilliam,
ReplyDeleteFootwear has to be comfortable above all else.
Marie,
ReplyDeleteThe calculator asks for a lot of numbers, amounts, vehicle gas mileage, electric use, etc.
My husband can't wait until he can start wearing sandals and since we live in New England he has to wait awhile 😉 I always have difficulty finding the most comfortable shoes and walking ones are y preference as I need the support. Since I enjoy thrift store shopping for certain items, not all, perhaps that will affect my carbon footprint. I also walk everywhere possible instead of using my car. Thankfully, we live near a downtown area and it's easier to walk than drive...at least for myself.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on finding the sandals and your color choices sound lovely as purple is my favorite color.
Lovely post ~ not sure how many peoples worry about carbon foot prints ` I see too many large SUVs ~ sigh ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Good point, Carol
ReplyDeleteI have noticed since gas increases at the pump, more sedans on the road.