Blog Action Day: A View From The Bottom

What does “A View From The Bottom mean”? It means today we’re going to see things from the Earth’s point of view.

With as much grace and aptitude armed at my side, I have the charge of writing to you in an environmental matter. Today, readers, is Blog Action Day. Blogs across the Internet and entire world are leveraging the common voice to speak about the earth. While some of us are still very niche, and only appreciated by a small audience, others have become famous in their own rights. Blogs as they stand today, are very much the new media.

So in so many forms I took a pen to paper to scribble out innovative approaches to the topic while mingling with the underlying theme of MyDisguises. Yeah, it’s tough. However, I’m going to veer from a predictable approach and just say a few direct things on the matter.

First I want to pay homage to the community of readers here at MyDisguises. We have all kinds that come in to stop and peruse our archives of content. The common thread that runs through our demographic is creativity. We are all individuals looking for a way to see life differently. Our medium is costumes of all sorts. Our medium is the skin we wear outside of ourselves in order to experience things from different perspectives. With that, we have fun and communicate.

Second, I want to give a charge to all who see these pages. Take part in noticing the importance of our environment and what it provides us. Return those gifts by respecting our planet.  Ask yourselves how the things we do can be improved in every aspect to preserve the world. Lets try, in a collective manner, to stop taking more than we’re giving from time to time. Instant gratification will not always accompany our efforts, but we will see change so long as we’re willing to perpetuate it with small acts.

If I am candid with you, I would say that I wish I had greater and more specific suggestions on how to be environmentally aware with our subject matter. I don’t have anything revolutionary to say. However, I did think of a few good points that could potentially provide ideas for readers of the site. Here’s our contribution to Blog Action Day and our ideas for a greener experience in enjoying costumes.

• This Halloween promote more natural treats that don’t produce great amounts of litter and trash. Our landfills are massive and recycling isn’t nearly as strong as it should be.
• When creating your own costumes, be sure to use environmentally safe products. Although hairsprays, dyes, makeups, and other chemically based accessories might achieve some important looks there could be more clever ways to achieve the right look.
• Used recycled items for your DIY projects. If you’re really hardcore, make a repository for such items that you can lend out to friends or family that want to join in similar projects.
• Use your costume to promote environmental awareness. You don’t have to be terribly evangelical about it. Just help spread the message that we can respect the Earth.
• This Halloween, don’t drive the kids around to Trick or Treat. Take them to a nice neighborhood that has houses close to one another. It’s more fun as well. Save on gas.

Answer the call that’s being set out across the blogosphere and live a bit more green this year.

As always, we call you out for great ideas and suggestions on how to promote green living for anyone involved in costumes. Leave your comments below.

Want to experience Blog Action Day?

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