Ever since I started running, I have become more aware of my surroundings. Of course, when one goes for ridiculously long runs of 2+ hours, one of the few ways to pass the time is looking at the world around you. . .I, in my ocd-ways, like to count plastic and aluminum bottles - litter - on the side of the road. Yes, you can add this to my long list of crazy. I find that 1) it helps to pass the time, and 2) it is a little game I play, adding it up. When I lived in Maine, we used to be able to take bottles and cans to the recycle center and get .05 cents for each. So as I run, I add up all the bottles and cans - it's depressing. My largest amount to date, was from running in the mountains, and I had a total of $17.80. That is from one run. That's depressing.
It makes me appreciate my world even more than I already do. Litter is truly one of those things that can be so easily prevented! Trash cans are readily accessible. If not, I like to keep a grocery plastic bag in my car for trash that we create while in the car. Even when I am running, I tuck my GU wrappers back into my pocket when I am done. . .No need to litter.
Making even small changes in your life can make a big impact.
That said, I make an effort to incorporate eco-changes into my life, as possible. Recently, I have been researching more eco-friendly workout wear. I have a "Fitness Favorites" link to the right on this blog, and a couple of the companies are featured specifically for their eco-awareness and/or local proximity.
Alot Sports is a local (NC) company that I like a lot (ha ha). Their shirts are very, very soft and comfortable. They have just changed sizing, so I think it's more accurate than it was in the past.
Atayne is the newest company to come to my attention. This is an amazing company based out of Maine (where I lived for several years, and met the love of my life). Atayne uses recycled polyesters/trash in their clothing line.
Here is a wonderful shirt I bought from Atayne. It fits true to size, and is very comfortable. I highly recommend checking out their site and reading about their philosophy. A sticker that came with the shirt informed me that, "This shirt prevented 10 plastic bottles from being trashed & kept jobs in the US."
Here is a link, for your searching ease: Atayne
http://www.atayne.com/119.html
If you place an order through the link, you get Free Standard Shipping on your order! Check them out, and be sure to look at the "Fitness Favorites" link on my blog as well.
Happy Earth Day - every day!
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