No Impact Man: An inspirational blog
New Yorkers aren't generally known for their 'greenness', but like everywhere else on the planet there are people who live in the city but who don't necessarily subscribe to it's wasteful ways. Colin Beavan is one such citizen. He is a writer who has begun an experiment where he and his family will attempt to live in the centre of NYC without making any net impact on the environment. He believes that if we rely on 'country bumpkins' to save the world we will all be doomed, as most of the world's populations live in cities. The experiment started at the end of November 2006 and will last for one year. The whole thing is being documented in the highly amusing and inspiring 'No Impact Man' blog.
The experiment is split into sections and so far the Beavan's are living without producing garbage, only eating foods that have low environmental impact and the latest challenge - reducing their consumption to what is necessary and how this can be done sustainably.
The great thing about Colin Beavan is he is not an environmental expert, he is just an average Joe who want to see if he can make a difference. He researches each stage of his one year plan as he goes along, and is documenting the whole process in his blog so the rest of us can learn from his mistakes, and his triumphs.
If you are a city dweller (or a country bumpkin) wondering how they can make a change then No Impact Man may just have some answers for you. You'll certainly be entertained along the way!
