What Green Means (To Me)

Recently I was asked to define the meaning of “green”. The generation for which this concept will be as obvious as, for example, “cloud computing” or “vook”, is probably still to young to read this. We hear it everywhere and often wonder if everyone has the same thing in mind when they say “green”.

So, for all of us in doubt, here it comes:

I know, I know, it says “ecology” and not “green”, but what’s the difference? What really matters is the approach: “WE” instead of “ME”. I try to make all my everyday actions responsible. Before acting, I ask myself: will this hurt someone or something? Will my children be able to show this to their children? Will the next generations’ lives be as long and beautiful as ours? Where will this product I’m buying end its life?
Those are very simple questions, coming straight from the heart. Does it matter if you know EXACTLY what “green” means? Stick around – I’ll try to show you here on this site. I don’t know all the answers, but I do know a lot. I don’t think there are many “green purists” out in the world. I’m not one of them. But I know how to teach my children how to respect the Earth and future life. Would this be a definition of “green”?

P.S. Please show this cartoon to your children and grandchildren. I’m sure they will enjoy it. Mine did!