It is true that we need renewable energy, not just efficiency, conservation, and reduction in energy consumption. However, No Impact Week is not just about climate and energy--it's about lifestyle. Do we need to watch TV for 2.5 hours everyday, even if it's powered by renewable energy? Even if we buy tons of biodegradable products that will eventually disappear, aren't there still resources that go into making them in the first place? I think the point of No Impact Week is two-fold: (1) examining how we impact the environment and climate and (2) examining how our own habits impact our well-being.
It is true that we need renewable energy, not just efficiency, conservation, and reduction in energy consumption. However, No Impact Week is not just about climate and energy--it's about lifestyle. Do we need to watch TV for 2.5 hours everyday, even if it's powered by renewable energy? Even if we buy tons of biodegradable products that will eventually disappear, aren't there still resources that go into making them in the first place? I think the point of No Impact Week is two-fold: (1) examining how we impact the environment and climate and (2) examining how our own habits impact our well-being.