Pia is a wonderful volunteer of Greenpeace. You can say wonderful again – unlike other volunteers, she actually enjoys and takes her job saving the earth seriously.

Usually, Greenpeace volunteers would stay out in the streets, shouting their lungs out at passers-by for their attention. They really would want to spread the word on how to save big old Mother Earth. It’s a hard, sometimes thankless, job. But Pia takes it with stride.

So in an especially hot summer afternoon, with a lot of people lounging out in the heat of the sun, Pia the wonderful Greenpeace volunteer decided to make her move. Standing on top of a small pedestal, she held a small placard and screamed her life out.

This is what was said by Pia on that day, and some parts of what was written on that placard:

BYO Bag, Thank You!
Pia stressed the importance of the use of eco-friendly canvass bags. You know, the one commonly offered in groceries nowadays. She said that bringing and using these bags can help out the erase the use of vile plastic bags. The plastic bags, according to her, are one of the major killers of the environment. These plastic bags can destroy large habitats of some of the world’s endangered animal species. It can also be burned and effectively burn a hole in the ozone layer. And besides, she did say, eco-friendly bags are fashionable! They come in tons of designs!

Walk this Way, Talk my Way
She dreaded cars so much, that Pia was actually shouting at the nearby, jammed traffic of steel vehicles. She said that it’s better to walk than ride, that walking can help lessen the major damage done to the planet. Pia also said that people seem to abuse the use of vehicles so much, that most have already forgotten how beautiful a simple activity like walking can be. Besides, she said, walking is good for your health!

Recycle, recycle, recycle!
Pia spend almost most of her speech on recycling. She talked about on the many things you can turn used newspapers to: toys, notebook covers, food wraps, art projects, etc. She also said that if all people decided to recycle their trash, then we all wouldn’t need to worry about landfills anymore.

Out of breath, sweating and panting hard, Pia sat down at the street curb. She said her piece, now that’s OK. What she didn’t expect was the rush of people. All wanted in with Greenpeace.

Why not live the green life? Do like Pia did, help save the planet!

Why not live the green life? It’s actually a fun and beneficial way to get through the day! Saving the environment is more than just a task – it’s a passion with underlying benefits. It can actually bring out the best in us, by living a simpler, down-to-earth (pun intended!) way of life. So, do you think you can live this kind of life? Take this short quiz to find out just that:

You’re doing your groceries. Do you:

A. Use a plastic bag
B. Why should I do my groceries?
C. Bring and use your own bag

If you picked choice B, shame on you! Aren’t you supposed to be doing your chores? Kidding aside, bring and making use of your own eco-friendly bag can bring in a world of happiness. Using plastic bags may seem to be simple and otherwise unnoticeable thing to do. But using – and the potential disposal – these bags can actually do the most damage to the environment. These bags can breakdown in large bodies of water, contaminating marine eco-systems. They can also be consumed by different wildlife, putting their lives in danger. Stop this madness by simply bringing your own bag. Besides, eco-friendly bags are actually very fashionable, with lots of designers using them as templates for their designs.

You’ve got tons of old newspapers. Do you:

A. Burn them. Who needs them, anyway?
B. Sell them
C. See if they can be used for wraps – especially for your wet goods

If you’ve answered B or C, then good for you. There’s a ton of garbage already out there in the world. There’s no reason to add to the load. By recycling and making use of your garbage, you’re bound to create treasures out of them. For paper, you can sell them to get extra change. You can even use them in several art projects, like paper mache. For plastic bottles, you can use them as pots for your houseplants. The way you recycle your trash is only limited to your imagination.

Your girlfriend lives a block away from you. Do you:

A. Take a cab
B. Drive a car
C. Walk

Choose C then you’re on your way living the green life. Reducing our carbon footprint can effectively help out the environment. Besides, walking is good for you! You get to exercise those muscles!

Being green-minded is no easy feat. But you can make it happen. Have these quiz ready at all times, in case you need to remind yourself to turn green. Aside from that, smile while you save the Earth!