Tomorrow Tomorrow

Yo homies – Thursday is World Environment Day. What does that mean? I know that some people think that maybe this means walking around with a green bag and tutting about the drought, but really, if we think of Earth as a mother of all of us, it might call for a bit more effort than that. Maybe it is a reminder to say ‘thanks’ to our living and non living systems that support us – maybe like a whole planet version of Mother’s day!

So does the planet need breakfast in bed and a bunch of chrysanthemums? Probably not. Maybe she needs a detox – try eating organic to help ‘detox’ synthetic chemicals that get used in food production and end up in waterways, soils and our bodies. Or maybe she wants to smell sweet – in which case you could try doing your next lot of renovations using paint which is low in volatile organic compounds, or use cosmetics which take their ingredients from plants and minerals not petrochemicals and synthetic colours. All mothers have a soft spot for the children, so you could be kind to mother earth by caring for some kids who are having a rough time – here or O/S. Mothers are proud when their kids are fit and healthy – you could try walking or riding to the shops or work or play that day.

At work we are having an indoor picnic at the lunch table (bring a plate to share) with the challenge to make it low carbon – less processed and packaged, fruit and veggies, locally grown and organic. You could do the same – add a gold coin donation for a local environment group to really knock the socks of mum.

You could lobby the G8 to take action on water and sanitation for the world’s poorest, just with a little clickety click - http://www.endwaterpoverty.org/take_action/39.asp

And for those in Sydney, the City of Sydney marks World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June, with free breakfasts for bike commuters across the City. The three breakfast sites at Union Square in Pyrmont, Observatory Hill and Hyde Park South, will operate from 7.30 am to 9 am, serving coffee, tea and pastries and handing out free cycling accessories.
When: 7:30am – 9:00am, Thursday 5 June
Where: Union Square in Pyrmont, Observatory Hill and Hyde Park South