Massage Therapy, One Million Acts of Green and Father’s Day

A lot of stuff to cover today, a bit of a mish-mash, but here it goes …

I recently jumped on the One Million Acts of Green website, and actually recorded my acts of green – I am so amazed that some very simple things that I do daily can have such a large, cumulative effect on the planet. And what is even more amazing to me is that my conversion has been all very painless and very simple. Who would have thought?

I have thought a lot about massage therapy practice and the environmental impact since my post on Earth Day, and I have always been conscious of how human activity affects the environment and our health. I realize that some people feel that whatever they do won’t make a difference anyway, so why bother? Or, some people think that the environmental impact of our activities is blown out of proportion, and they continue to do as they please with little regard for future generations. But, I am happy to report that bringing even very simple things to the attention of others can be a catalyst for positive, sustainable change. Small changes really do add up, and I am living proof, as my carbon footprint has been reduced by over 280,000 kg/year.

I really do encourage as many people as possible to get on the above website and see not only what they are doing that has made a positive impact, but also what can be done to help out the environment. Check out Green Nexxus – One Million Acts of Green to learn more about what you can do, every day, to help mitigate the impact of human activity on the planet.

And, on a lighter note, since Father’s Day is fast approaching, why don’t you go green when thinking of the men in your life? I don’t know many men who pass up gadgets, so why not make a “gadgety” gift as eco-friendly as possible? I’m talking hemp wallets, solar barbeques – you know he wants it! (or maybe you want it? It’s all good) The products at Exclusively Green are environmentally friendly and sustainable, how great is that?

So, massage therapists and clients, give Dad a green gift, and check out what you can do at the same time to lighten the load on the planet.