My 5: Effie Brunson, Rays of Hope
December 31, 2008 by
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Blue Planet Green Living asked social activist Effie Brunson, “What are the five most important things we can do to save the planet?” Following is her response.
Effie Brunson, Development Director and Founder, Rays of Hope
BRUNSON:
I’ll give these in reverse order, with the least important first:
5. Plan your trips; drive less.
4. Buy intelligently; be an informed consumer.
3. Start an initiative where you work. Start a recycling program if you don’t already have one, organize a work day once a year to volunteer at a Habitat house, or propose to management the idea of a four-day work week or four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days. Start a conversation about efficiency and resource use.
2. Retrofit your home to be more energy efficient.
1. Arm yourself with information and don’t be afraid to speak up.
Effie Brunson
Development Director and Founder, Rays of Hope
Austin, Texas, USA
Blue Planet Green Living (Home Page)
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I am pushing for a four day 40 hour work week but encountering resistance. Any authoritative article on this subject would be much appreciated.
Hi Charles.
Here are a few links that might help you make a case to your employer. These articles include a few cons along with the pros, but you should know what they are so you can counter them.
http://www.globalideasbank.org/site/bank/idea.php?ideaId=823
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/08/14/cnn.workweek/index.html
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5032598.html
http://www.theoildrum.com/node/3931
http://www.wkyt.com/blogs/jobblog/27178499.html
http://cashmoneylife.com/2008/08/18/would-you-prefer-a-four-day-work-week/
I haven’t found the definitive article yet, but there are a lot more you can find on the web. We think it’s a fabulous idea that can save employers money and give employees a balanced life, but it’s not very quick to catch on.
If other readers have more convincing arguments, I hope they’ll weigh in. Good luck!
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