Green Living Profile

David Schultz, Community Reporter, The Arlington Connection  

Arlington Civic Association
Penrose
 
How long have you lived in Arlington?
I moved to Arlington in July of 2006 and have lived here ever since.
 
What inspires you to work on environmental issues? Living an environmentally-friendly lifestyle just feels better, plain and simple. I'm not always able to do it but I always feel better when I do.
 
Which of the Green Living Challenge actions that you've completed are you the most proud of? I recycle regularly (all those newspapers really pile up!) and I try to use my car as little as possible.
 
Which of the Green Living Challenge actions that you've completed was the hardest to do?  Why? As a reporter, it can be difficult to work without a car. But Arlington is so bike-friendly that it's not too bad.
 
Please describe any Green Living Challenge actions or other environmental lifestyle changes that you're working on now. Having a healthy diet is very important to me so I am trying to eat more locally grown foods because I have found that, not only are they better for the environment, but they are also better for you, typically.
 
What tips do you have for others who want to incorporate green ideas into their lifestyle? Just do it! There are millions of reasons (read: excuses) as to why you can't be more green. Sometimes you just have to use some willpower and force yourself to change you lifestyle for your own good and for the good of those around you. It's worth it!

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