How Green Am I, Really?

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I would call myself a mid-level environmentalist.  I care, I really do care, but there is so much more I could do.

I mean it goes without saying that every bulb in my house is a cfl. That just seems basic, but I have my moments where in the eco-lax midwest i feel quite self-righteous in my greenness.  I usually remember my hemp shopping bags for groceries, I have a pvc-free yoga mat made of rubber and a mat bag made out of recycled plastic bottles. I am a vegetarian (one of the best things you can do for the earth) and  yes i do use the method hand soap and cleaning products.

BUT tonight, all of my glorious greenness was called into question.  As i bopped down to the laundry room of my apartment building I was disheartened to find that someone had again used my laundry soap (yes my eco-fabulous laundry soap).  Last time my dryer sheet box (the method brand, moist dryer sheets that you can use more than once) was empty, just the box, remained no sheets.  

Now, if i was a true green queen wouldn't i just be thrilled that another load of laundry was done in this world without any harsh chemicals. I mean isn't that the point of all the education, to inspire people to make a change...

Maybe, just maybe i will consider buying two bottles of method laundry detergent next time.