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Originally Posted by idnami
Anyway, most people within the movement agree we need to think bigger. I've heard suggestions that we learn to be government and corporate watchdogs or that we need to simply begin establishing more sustainability in our communities. Things like that are my vision for this thing but it's pretty tough to do it with everyone hollering about tents all the time.
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These watchdogs and what not are already in place. Get involved. Want to be a corporate accounting watchdog? Get an accounting degree, work in public accounting, get your CA/CMA designation and go from there. Learn the system first, then expand as your expertise does. What good would a watchdog be if they aren't already an expert in the subject they're supposed to protect?
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Originally Posted by idnami
Some of my plans which I am hoping to get people on board with are things like a community garden and winter greenhouse. I realize that may sound kind of puny but a major focus of mine is food sustainability. I'd like to see Canadians taking a better interest in what they eat. Between the oil-dependent supply system and the reduced regulations on pesticide residue there is a lot of unnecessary waste and risk in the food industry. One simple solution is to grow more of it in our own communities.
I tend to hibernate in winter so my focus right now is reading as much as I can and writing. It's a full time job and I already have a full time job.
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I applaud your goal of community sustainability, but why would you want to be associated with those occupy bozos? As you said, everyone just thinks of the tents and a bunch of idiot hippies. Pick your battle and focus on that. Put together "Sustainable Calgary" or something (patent pending) and then start with your initially small projects.