Personal Sustainablity Project (PSP)

I recently heard about the Personal Sustainability Project (PSP) and want to share it will all of you blog readers. The PSP looks at ways you can improve your own health while also making impacts on the world around and saving money (something that is becoming increasingly important). Most examples have taken place at work sites and the description below explains it from the work site point of view. However, it is something you could start with your family, friends or any social group.

Here is a description of the PSP:

The goals of the PSPs surround healthier eating and lifestyle habits, replacing inefficient lighting and home appliances with better ones, using environmentally-friendly and non-toxic home cleaning products, and getting involved in projects in one's community. The basis of PSP involves establishing self-initiated plans, so employees have numerous options and ideas from which to choose and create their own pledges towards improving their personal sustainability. This might include cutting out fast food, stretching or exercising several days a week, quitting smoking, and incorporating organic food into their diets. Some employers have created incentives, such as a reduced price on healthier meal options, should employees continue dining inside the store. The money saving incentive also carries over to pledging to become more energy efficient at home, turning off the television, and taking preventative health measures through fitness programs, all of which promise a little more savings in the bank.

Try to use the PSP when discussing ways to be more healthy as a family or how you can all work together to save money and help the environment.

This weekend, try walking to the grocery store instead of taking your car and you will be on the way to a more healthy and more sustainable future.