Change the World for Ten Bucks
17 journalers for this copy...
I've discovered that alot of the Actions I'm already doing, which is good, but there's definately alot more I can do -- the main one I think will be participating in the Clean Up Australia Day on 5th March, plus some other everyday changes.
And, in amongst the 50 things you can do to change the world, is Action #33 - recycle your books! And guess which website is mentioned??? :-)
I'd like to send this little book on an International BookRay -- it was written for Aussies but of course anyone can do it!
1. Join this BookRay by sending me a PM with your location and shipping preferences - this Ray is CLOSED :-(
2. When you receive the book, please make a journal entry so everyone knows it has safely arrived.
3. When you finish the book, make another journal entry telling us what you thought. If you like, you can also write in your entry what action appealed to you most, that you'll be doing.
4. Continue the BookRay by checking this journal entry for the latest list, and sending a PM to the person after you on the list requesting their postal address.
5. Most importantly, ENJOY!
Participants: (International)
- fushmush - Australia (prefers to post Aus)
- star1978 - Australia (prefers to post Aus)
- amberC - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- leeny37 - Australia (prefers to post Aus/NZ)
- magicjessnrach - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- awaywithfairies - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- hunnyb - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- Wirigerie - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- binkybuffy - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- Hearth-Crafter - Australia (prefers to post Aus only)
- Melanie2474 - Australia (can post OS)
- janey-canuck - Canada (prefers to post Canada only unless needed)
- Lobodyke - USA (prefers to post USA only)
- ShutterflyIL - USA (prefers to post USA only)
- stellertony - USA (prefers to post USA only)
- karikitten - USA (can post OS)
- cherylllr - USA (can post OS)
- Jare - USA (can post OS)
- gomboggit - USA (can post OS)
- randomelement - USA (can post OS)
- ScarletRubies - Australia (keep last)
... then off into the wild! I'll keep the last person as an Aussie, that way the book can be released here (if the last person is willing to do that), seeing as it's an Aussie book. Hope that's ok!
(12) Turn off appliances at the mains
(26) Give Blood (I've never done this before!)
(44) Particpate in Clean Up Australia Day. They are cleaning up the park across the road from my house so I have no excuse.
i already do quite a few of the actions in this book.
i am working on number 11; Get Fitter, Feel Better
i hadn't thought of number 29; recycle your computer, but will keep it in mind when we replace a computer.
i will work on
number 36; Take Time to Listen
number 37; Don't Overfill Your Kettle and
number 43; Buy fair Trade Products.
thankyou sabavana for doing number 33.....and sharing this book.
The sharing to be continued tomorrow when it is posted to leeny37
1. Action #42: Recycle your old glasses
This one never occured to me and I can definitely take action here. As it is, there are already a few pairs between my partner and myself lying around at home, so I will be taking them to Visioncrest Optometrists in Southland.
2. Action #26: Give Blood
I used to give blood back home in Singapore and also recently became a blood donor in Australia. I would like to do this regularly, and hopefully also get my partner to do it. I haven't been successful, but I will keep trying!
3. Action #25: Recycle your clothes
I have packed up a few boxes of clothes and have been meaning to bring them to a Salvation Army store near me but somehow, I still haven't done it. I will just need to give myself a kick in the butt and get this done and I hope to clean out my wardrobe regularly and donate items that I know I won't be wearing anymore!
I also wanted to point out a couple of things that will be hard for me to do. Action #17: Try watching less TV - sorry folks, this just won't apply. I readily admit that I'm a TV junkie and I don't seem myself cutting out TV anytime soon. My justification - most of my TV-watching is while I do the ironing and no ads! Hee hee....
Action #38: Let at least one car in on every journey - this one will also be a little tough for me. I don't think I have road rage (nothing major anyway, just the occasional swear word *grin*) but I am quite an impatient driver. I do let cars in when I perceive the drivers as "nice" but I hate giving way to those whom I feel are asshole drivers, hee hee. I will attempt to change my driving behaviour but yeah, I think this one will take a while, not something that I can change instantly.
Anyways, enough rambling from me! I will be passing this on to a colleague and when she returns it to me, I will send it on to magicjessnrach.
Released 18 yrs ago (3/19/2006 UTC) at Australia Post in -- Mail, by hand, rings, RABCKs etc, Australian Capital Territory Australia
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My colleague has returned this to me (unfortunately, no journal entry!) and I will be sending it on its way to magicjessnrach. This will be mailed out via a prepaid Express Post satchel, tracking #: SV4207923.
Loved the mention of bookcrossing :)
Thanks for sharing this, it's great food for thought. I was pleasantly surprised by some of the things that I do already. I've PM'ed Wirigerie for an address.
Oops! I've had this and it's travelling partner way too long...read this today (read Make Poverty History ages ago and just had to read this one). Have sent a message to the next reader and these 2 will be on their merry way ASAP!
As for the book, a quick easy to read book for ppl who don't like reading, this gets the green info out there to more ppl that way.
I already knew all the info (I recommend 365 Ways To Save The World)but this and my reading of 365...which I am still reading has given me the incentive to actually put into practise the things I haven't gotten around to actually doing.
Such as:-
Eliminate Using Plastic Bags - Get Reusable Material Bag.
Actually Taking My Father's Glasses To Be Donated.
Same With Old Mobiles To Be Recycled.
Try To Shop Locally and Organically.
Recycle Very Old Computer (at least scrap it for metal).
Most other things I already do, but I will implement them more strictly where and when I can.
Thankx for the opportunity to read these two books!
So sorry that I hogged these books for such a long time (sorry), I posted them off to Melanie yesterday! Thankx!
However, I still think there's a lot I can do. I'm going to start with 9 (learning more about the Ngunnawal people who are the traditional owners of Canberra), 16 (it's simple and will get all those pesky 5c pieces out of my wallet) and 22 (make a will even though I don't have much to leave behind). These are all quick and simple things I can do to make a difference.
This book was worth the wait. I will contact the next participant shortly.
Released 16 yrs ago (7/6/2007 UTC) at Bookcrosser in book ring/ray, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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Off on the slow boat to Canada...
I have the next address, I'll be dropping this in the mail if not tomorrow than Monday for sure.
ETA: Boy, is my face red... This got wrapped up and addressed but never mailed. It did get mailed last night as soon as I discovered it while unpacking after moving.
Even though I've finished reading this, it will be the first week of the New Year before it gets mailed. I'm leaving to go out of town very soon, and won't have time to get to the P.O. before that.
#11. Get fitter, feel better.
#23. Have more meals together.
#45. Give your phone number to 5 people in your street.
A positive about the book is that many of the actions were ecologically-minded, but a negative on this side for me is that the book's graphics/photos were unnecessarily -- thus using more paper -- and the paper was the traditional clay-coated type, printed with regular ink -- rather than recycled paper and soy-based ink. This is the main reason I lowered my rating on the book.
Released 16 yrs ago (1/29/2008 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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will soon be on its way to karikitten, along with "Make Poverty History"
Edited on 4/2/2008: After spending the last 6 wks. in and out of the hospital, this book is finally on its way ... sorry for the delay.
Delivery Confirmation #0307-0020-0003-3321-6134
egads, apologize for the horrible delay, but we all know life happens...
Anyway, I'm on my way out the door NOW to ship these to cherylllr.....
#21 - Find Out How Your Money Is Invested
#28 - Seize The Moment
#45 - Give Your Phone Number To 5 People In Your Street
Sending off to gomboggit today, so sorry for the delay.
I will PM the next in line and get it in the mail ASAP.