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!

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!

Sure, this may be a difficult change for any company as it could require investing your money to greener alternatives. But you need not worry about your company having a hard time going green. As a matter of fact, more and more businesses are starting to adopt the green policy into their companies by making good environmental as well as ecological decisions. So to encourage you to turn your business into a green business, here are some of the benefits that you can enjoy when you go green.

Perhaps the most important thing that a green business can do for you is increasing your clients and loyal customers. Always keep in mind that there are a lot of potential customers who are also environment advocates. When they realize the efforts of your company to add significant contribution to their cause, then chances are they would be more willing to invest and stay in your company. Going green is a sure way of getting loyal customers and clients choose your company.

Going green could also save you a substantial amount of money especially in the long term. For instance, if you choose to go for a green business, you would be more conscious as to the type equipment you are going to use making sure that it is environment friendly. For instance, you might want to change your lighting system or your heating and cooling system to be able to save a substantial amount of energy. When you do this, not only will you get to buy cheaper systems but you could save on your next electricity bill as well.

When you go green for your business you can also be able to avail of the benefits and tax exemptions that are given by the local and national government to those companies incorporating green methods to their businesses. There are even some instance wherein the government will give you cash incentives and payments when you go green. That is another reason as to why a lot of companies are preferring to go green.

Choosing to go green in your business can give wonderful benefits to your company. Not only will it help in marketing your services to prospective clients but can also help you save more money in the long run. Furthermore, going green can help you enjoy government tax exemptions as well. Opt to have a green business and experience the wonderful benefits that it can give you.

First, you will need to invest for a set of running shoes and I’m not talking about those pair of sneakers that you can buy in Divisoria for 150php. Buy the expensive ones because a high quality shoes will prevent your feet from swelling. Everyday, before you go to work, bring another set of clothes for your daily jogging. So after work, change your office attire into a running outfit and start jogging on your way home. Now it doesn’t mean that you have to run all the way home. You can’t give yourself a drastic transition like that. If you think that you’re already tired, then ride on PUJs or PUBs on your way home. If you want to know about marathons, you can check other Green Theory topics on the links provided.

If you will do this daily, right after your office hours, you will notice the difference. More sweat, more calories burning and more kilometers passed. This is just an advice by Green Theory and it’s still up to you if you want to apply a different system in your exercise. As long as you know that you’re not driving yourself too much and it’s not affecting your work, why not go for it, right?

Poverty and hunger, two words that I wished was never invented. Problems that we continue to battle ever since. The issue about hunger is a never ending dilemma that most of us living in a third world country faces.

According to the latest Social Weather Stations survey, 24 percent Filipinos or 4.4 million households suffer involuntary hunger. The latest hunger rate surpassed the previous record-high rate of 23.7 last quarters. This is a very alarming news survey. But to whom can we blame this problem if even before our children will be born they already inherited the debt that we had decades ago.

In a few months, we’ll be electing a new set of government officials. I am praying that the next president of this country will bluntly confront hunger and poverty in an all-out-war battle.

So the next time you ignore the food that they serve you, think of the kid who cannot afford to satisfy his hunger and has to lose his one hand just to have a piece of bread in their tiny little hands.