Suggestions for ethical living

I was put onto Treehugger by my mate Paul. Seems like a good site - check it out - the momentum is happening - be part of it - change one thing in your life today, and tomorrow, and the next day. This was one link to an smh article.... different people who life ethical lives and their recommendations... link above. How do you stack up?....

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Suggestions for ethical living
Steve Douglas
Ecological consultant

1. Realise that you are part of nature; everything is connected

2. Reduce and localise your consumption to minimise your impact

3. Generate your own energy or buy "green" power. Cover your other energy use with carbon offsets but understand that they are definitely not the answer to greenhouse gas pollution

4. You cannot buy your way to happiness

5. Vote with your conscience, not just for your wallet

Emma Rush
Social researcher

1. Drive less

2. Fly less

3. Join a group advocating societal structural change

4. Think hard about buying only what is necessary

5. Focus on what is really important

Ben Thurley
Poverty campaigner

1. Volunteer

2. Meaningfully support an organisation

3. Consume less; an abundance of possessions is pretty empty

4. Vote with your values

5. Engage with more vulnerable members of our society

Greg Bourne
Environmental leader, with suggestions to business

1. Make investments in society and the environment through prescribed private funds

2. Look for products and services you can afford that make a difference, for example, hybrid cars and solar panels

3. Offset all of your emissions

4. Start thinking about what you can do with your house or houses to make them more energy efficient but still luxurious

5. Invest in harmony and Australian society, be it through a school, secular agencies or your church. Encourage and promote good citizenship within your group.