Why should one be an environmentalist?

Initially published on 25/04/2011

When you settle in a foreign country you realize you have to learn some things again; even environmentalists have to learn how to be green in a place they are not familiar with.

This blog is about my apprenticeship in my new hometown, Tromsø, Norway, and how I found difficult to find sodium bicarbonate, to figure out how to make my own cleaning products without my usual French ingredients or how to survive without French baguette (yes, this has something to see with ecology, i'll get to it) !

I also decided, by creating this blog, to finally share the eco-tips - not that I was selfish before - I discovered and tried to apply along the years. Like all the French blogs that inspired me, I'll try to teach you some tips here.

And why should you listen to me?, I am assuming you think.

Reasons are many, as many as all the problems endangering life, health, but also the World's security, with the tensions created by the lack of resources, etc, etc.

But enough with the boring/depressing/moralistic speeches (and I'll try to follow through this in my next articles ;)), now this is about me (and this too I might follow through!), daily life examples and you are free to pick what you need, and help me make my way in Norway!

The actual question is why am I an environmentalist?

- What is good for the planet is also good for my health.

- Finding clever and environmental-friendly solutions is a challenge and I like it.

- It stimulates my creativity. Well, "my" is a way of speaking; but you can find fabulous creations made of packaging, waste and other "salvage materials" (thanks online dictionary).

- It makes me save money, and good news! This is what most articles in this blog will be about!

And I feel good about it ;)

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