“The climate crisis is both the easiest and the hardest issue we have ever faced. The easiest because we know what we must do. We must stop the emissions of greenhouse gases. The hardest because our current economics are still totally dependent on burning fossil fuels, and thereby destroying ecosystems in order to create everlasting economic growth.” – Greta Thunberg
We have so much to learn from our kids. Today’s youth are choosing not to turn a blind eye to current affairs. When in reality, that is the easy road to take. Living sustainably and decreasing our carbon footprint feels like a heavy task. Honestly though, if we all made tiny changes, we would start to see a huge difference allowing for a bit of hope for future generations.
These are just a few transitions that come to mind: Sign up for city composting – this weekly collection can reduce the amount of waste you throw away by as much as 50 to 75 percent! Stop buying single-use plastic. Start small by resolving to never buy bottled water again. Put
up a bee hotel in your backyard! This a great way to attract pollinators to your family’s flower or vegetable garden. Bee hotels are places for solitary bees to make their nests. These bees live alone, not in hives. They don’t make honey, and are much less likely to sting than honeybees. All of the above are extremely easy adjustments to make, yet have a big impact.
In this issue, we are celebrating the work of local artist Brett Matarazzo on our cover, center spread and above. He is dedicated to using discarded, re-purposed mediums to create something new and beautiful. It is a conviction for how we perceive and coexist with the natural and man-made environment. His work is an exploration and commentary on over-consumption and the environmental impact from it. We hope you are as inspired by his words and work as we are.
Your neighbors,
Sam and Shaleen DeStefano