Walkoria. An Ethical Alternative.
The Principality of Walkoria aims to set a standard of sustainable living and respect for the web of nature in which we humans lay.
We are currently carbon neutral and maintain a healthy respect for our nations resources such as fish stocks. In turn, we reap the rewards in our clean, green, efficant little country.
We have compiled some realistic little tips and suggestions to help you as Walkorian citizens to live a more sustainable life and to set an example to the rest of the world.
We are currently carbon neutral and maintain a healthy respect for our nations resources such as fish stocks. In turn, we reap the rewards in our clean, green, efficant little country.
We have compiled some realistic little tips and suggestions to help you as Walkorian citizens to live a more sustainable life and to set an example to the rest of the world.
- Simplify: Simplify your life as much as possible. Only keep belongings that you use/enjoy on a regular basis. By making the effort to reduce what you own, you will naturally purchase less/create less waste in the future.
- Buy Used: Buy used products whenever possible.
- Share With Friends: Share things like books, magazines, movies, games, and newspapers between friends and neighbors. This will help to reduce waste in the future.
- Avoid Creating Rubbish: Avoid creating Rubbish wherever possible: when ordering food, avoid receiving any unnecessary plastic utensils, straws, etc. (ask in advance), buy ice cream in a cone instead of a cup, don't accept "free" promotional products, buy products with the least amount of packaging, etc. Every little bit of trash avoided does make a difference!
- Green Paper: In general, try to buy products/containers made from recycled material as often as possible to support the recycled product market. When purchasing paper products (toilet paper, etc,), look for paper that has been recycled using a minimum of 50% post-consumer waste.
- Local: Buy food (and drink - ideally tap - water) from local companies whenever possible. Each kilo of local food you purchase prevents a quarter kilo of climate change (C02) emissions. Support your area's Farmer's Market. If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices. "The world is producing the wrong kind of food, by a process that leaves millions of people landless, homeless, cashless, and unable to feed themselves." Anita Roddick
- Unprocessed Food: Eat unprocessed/unpackaged food whenever possible.
- Carbon Footprint: The Carbon Footprint Calculator helps you to determine your carbon dioxide emissions from major sources: home energy consumption and transportation by car and plane. This information can be tracked over time, allowing you to gauge the impact of actions you take to reduce your carbon footprint. See link for carbon footprint calculator. http://www.carbonfund.org/holiday?gclid=CMCNs6foxKwCFYQkpAodsH1d1w
- Lights Off: Whenever possible, keep lights off during the day. Consider installing a well insulated skylight if more light is needed. Encourage family members to get in the habit of turning off lights when they leave a room (taping small reminder notes to light switches can help).
- Native Plants: Fill your yard with native plants. This will cut down significantly on watering requirements and, in the process, provide much needed food and shelter to local wildlife.
- Mulching: Mulch your gardens to reduce water evaporation around your plants (this also reduces weeds and builds healthy soil).
- Backyard Wildlife Habitat: A backyard wildlife habitat or "naturescape" can be created in your own backyard. A miniature version can even be created on your patio or deck. Basic elements include fresh water (i.e., a bird bath and, if in a yard, water low to the ground); plants and feeders that provide nourishment for birds, insects, etc.; and rocks, trees, bushes and/or bird houses for shelter and nesting. Purchase plants that are native to your area.
- Buy Used: Buy used products whenever possible.
- Share With Friends: Share things like books, magazines, movies, games, and newspapers between friends and neighbors. This will help to reduce waste in the future.
- Avoid Creating Rubbish: Avoid creating Rubbish wherever possible: when ordering food, avoid receiving any unnecessary plastic utensils, straws, etc. (ask in advance), buy ice cream in a cone instead of a cup, don't accept "free" promotional products, buy products with the least amount of packaging, etc. Every little bit of trash avoided does make a difference!
- Green Paper: In general, try to buy products/containers made from recycled material as often as possible to support the recycled product market. When purchasing paper products (toilet paper, etc,), look for paper that has been recycled using a minimum of 50% post-consumer waste.
- Local: Buy food (and drink - ideally tap - water) from local companies whenever possible. Each kilo of local food you purchase prevents a quarter kilo of climate change (C02) emissions. Support your area's Farmer's Market. If possible, grow your own fruits and vegetables using organic gardening practices. "The world is producing the wrong kind of food, by a process that leaves millions of people landless, homeless, cashless, and unable to feed themselves." Anita Roddick
- Unprocessed Food: Eat unprocessed/unpackaged food whenever possible.
- Carbon Footprint: The Carbon Footprint Calculator helps you to determine your carbon dioxide emissions from major sources: home energy consumption and transportation by car and plane. This information can be tracked over time, allowing you to gauge the impact of actions you take to reduce your carbon footprint. See link for carbon footprint calculator. http://www.carbonfund.org/holiday?gclid=CMCNs6foxKwCFYQkpAodsH1d1w
- Lights Off: Whenever possible, keep lights off during the day. Consider installing a well insulated skylight if more light is needed. Encourage family members to get in the habit of turning off lights when they leave a room (taping small reminder notes to light switches can help).
- Native Plants: Fill your yard with native plants. This will cut down significantly on watering requirements and, in the process, provide much needed food and shelter to local wildlife.
- Mulching: Mulch your gardens to reduce water evaporation around your plants (this also reduces weeds and builds healthy soil).
- Backyard Wildlife Habitat: A backyard wildlife habitat or "naturescape" can be created in your own backyard. A miniature version can even be created on your patio or deck. Basic elements include fresh water (i.e., a bird bath and, if in a yard, water low to the ground); plants and feeders that provide nourishment for birds, insects, etc.; and rocks, trees, bushes and/or bird houses for shelter and nesting. Purchase plants that are native to your area.