Living a cleaner life, one that produces less waste and uses less energy, does not have to be intimidating. There are small changes you can make each day or each week which can add up over time to a significant change. Whether its using curbside recycling, finding your neighborhood recycling center, or creating a compost heap in your backyard, there are always small easy steps to take. Not everyone has the time to build a self-composting toilet or source organic and locally grown foods for each of their meals.
We’ve named the site The Curly Light Bulb because energy efficient light bulbs have become one of the most common ways that people can use less energy without having to substantially change their habits. In fact, some energy efficient bulbs can save you up to $66 each over their lifetime. The purpose of this site is to find and share products and ideas which can be easily incorporated into our everyday lives to decrease our impact on the environment. So please check back daily for new ideas. Also, feel free to share your own tips and tricks in the comments following each post.
The Curly Light Bulb is written and maintained by me, Katie Sunstrom, of beingkatie.com. I have been posting there since October 2001. My journey in greener living began slowly with buying local and helping to manage my office recycling program. I have been putting off making a commitment to leading a life where I have less of an impact on the planet and have been distracted by a life of convenience. The idea for this site hit me like a bolt out of the sky as I was driving home one night. I then acknowledged that I want my son Henry to be a responsible guest on this planet so I must lead by example. The Curly Light Bulb is now a part of my journey. It is a commitment to you and to our planet. Each time I write a post I read and learn more and take small steps towards a big change. Hopefully you will gain some insight and join me in that change. If you want to contact me directly or you would like to write for the site, please email me at katie.sunstrom at gmail dot com.