going green
Posted by Gul Panag on November 16th, 2009As a ‘celebrity’ one is constantly being approached to help promote some charitable concern or the other. It’s often difficult to judge their genuineness specially when they are a start up or the contribution they are looking for is monetary.
Constraints of time do also play a role. However I have always tried to contribute in what ever way I can . To really believe in and enjoy something is the best option we all have. So, Iam always on the look out for something I can feel passionately about and where what is expected of me is something I can do in my own individual sphere.
Being a Green Commando is one such thing. Most of us are aware of the damage that is being done to our environment , we would like to help reverse it but the means often seem “tough”. Each time I talk about going ‘green’ i get cynical feedback like stop driving a big car, don’t use an AC, etc. Point noted, but there are also small ways to make a start. Switching off extra lights, making sure we don’t litter, avoid using plastic, recycle e-waste are small things we can all start with immediate effect.
Green Commandos are people who believe they have had enough. They are people who are willing to come out of their comfort zones and work on achievable ground level projects like tree plantation and rainwater harvesting. Green Commandos are people who are passionate and willing to take their passion outside their homes to influence and convince the apathetic and the cynics.
I am currently in the process of finalising plans for my green home, outside Mumbai, that will be solar and wind powered and aiming to be be completely off the grid. Rain water harvesting and composting are also being factored in at the planning stage. Of course I plan to keep you all updated about the green home. The point i am making is that there are micro level changes we can bring about immediately in the way we live and macro ones that we can plan and execute over time. One cannot be an excuse for the other.
So what are you waiting for? Switch off the extra lights and don’t accept plastic bags. Make a start now, become a Green Commando.
Later then.
check out www.greencommandos.com
November 16th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
hi miss i m yr very big fan i just want to know when is yr next movie coming