Going Green by drinking Organic Tea from Numi
As I was drinking a cup of tea this morning, I didn’t realize that I was “going green” drinking organic tea from Numi. I had
Black Tea in Cup
Anyway, after I spent the morning exploring all the many different types of tea available and watched a video of the secret of the Puerh tree. I did a little research on the Numi company and was pleasantly surprised.
Numi is an outstanding “B” corporation company which means they not only “talk the talk” about green practices they also “walk the walk.” B Corporation are a growing group of companies that are changing what it means to be successful. Success isn’t just measured by the bottom line but also by their social and environmental performance.
Numi is actively involved in carbon offset programs, they practice organic farming and are USDA certified organic no pesticides or chemicals are used in their production process. The tea bags are biodegradable and their packaging consists of 85% post consumer waste. They offer attractive “tea” boxes that are made from bamboo which is one of the worlds most organic, earth friendly trees due to their rapid regrowth.
I’m looking forward to broadening my horizons and exploring the many teas that Numi offers. I’m going to feel good about my “green” purchase.
If you want to watch the video on the Puerh tree here it is. the secret of the puerh tree
If you want to Taste the Purest Tea on the Planet - Shop Numi Organic Tea
It’s Time to Learn the Truth About Our Fast Food……
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“Blood Sweat and Takeaways” is a TV show on Planet Green TV-14 premiering January 4th at 10:00 pm EST. Channel 286 (Direct TV 7:00 pm PST)
It’s about six young fast food junkies that spend one month exploring and uncovering the truth about the fast food they consume. They will observe and work (hence “Blood and Sweat”)in the complete process by working with the workers and they will witness first hand how the fast food industry effects communities and the environment where the foods are produced.
Each weeks episode focuses on a different food that is either processed or consumed as takeout food. A closer look at our favorite foods might be surprising. This weeks episode is “tuna.”
Tuna Can
I’m looking forward to watching this show because I’m encouraged that the younger generation will become aware of the inner workings of what’s involved in what they consume and the price that is paid by all who contribute to this process. By heightening their awareness I think change for improvement and fairness will jump into action sooner. After all they are our upcoming voices, let’s hear them roar the righteous roar.
7 things to renew, change and Green in the New Year!
It’s time to take all the green ideas I learned in 2009 and start applying it with zest and zeal in 2010! I love New Years Day. I hung my new calendar up on the wall it’s all blank and waiting with expectation for what I will fill it with this year. My head is full of ideas, hope and inspiration for the new year.
So what am I going to do this year that is different from last year? I’m going to take small baby steps like Bill Murray did in his endearing role in “ What About Bob?.” Although I am not fearful of what the new year holds for me I am conscience that I want to do my part to leave this earth in better shape than when I arrived. After all, through birth I was put upon this earth not through my conscience choice. But I do have a choice to become a servant leader and act like a guest that is temporarily visiting our planet.
With that in mind I want to continually grow in awareness of what I can do to change.
1) Read more books. Leaders are readers and I will read, absorb and summarize for my loyal fans interesting and thought provoking books pertaining to anything green. I’ve already selected my first two books. Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying
2) Work towards not generating as much trash. I’ve noticed over the past year my trash can isn’t overflowing like it used to but there has got to be a more efficient way to recycle that doesn’t require continually walking all the recyclable material to the garage, separating it and either giving it to our disposal company or taking it to the recycler ourselves to make a little money. I’m pondering ideas that don’t create the trash in the first place.
3) I’m definitely growing the garden again especially tomatoes I learned a few things that worked and I’m going to not use miracle grow or any pesticides this year. I’m going to figure it out naturally. I was not successful at composting last year I created some nasty smelling sludge. I think I’m interested enough that I will invest in a good composting bin. I’ll check in with Ed Begley and see what he’s up to.
5) I’m working on making better food choices. I don’t know how I can eat or get my family to eat more fruits and vegetables so I’m committing myself to learn a few in season recipes so I can save money on our grocery bill, provide better nutrition and I think seasonal eating will be interesting. We tried spaghetti squash last night and it was really good.
6) I will bike and walk more. We are blessed to live in a community where we are within walking distance to our school, church, pizza, sushi and friends. I’m going to be more conscience about not driving a few blocks when it is not necessary. I know I do not have the discipline to exercise as a pastime and so I need to incorporate exercise in part of my daily activities.
7) I’m looking for like minded local businesses whom I can support and endorse in my community. You don’t know what you don’t know. I’m going to take my purchasing power and spend it more wisely this year.
Okay, I’ve committed in writing for all the world to see that although I’m not an expert on anything green, I’m not an environmentalist or an activist (yet) I truly want to continually educate myself and others that we do have options, we can think outside the box, and yes we can change the world. Don’t let anyone tell you any differently.
