woah a punk side blog

sideblog dedicated to solarpunk, cripplepunk, and other punk endeavors!

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intro post !

Gene, she/him girlboy boygirl thing

- disabled teen punk hoping to make changes in my local community <333

- my main interest is conservation and environmentalism, but I also do work with my local animal rescue and shelter!

- im autistic and a crutch user. I am also, as of recently, using the label alterhuman, which isnt really relevant to this blog, but a part of my identity that ties into my interest in conservation!

- i reclaim the word 'cripple', but do not want to be referred to as such by other people. its for only me to call myself. thank you!

- lastly, my only firm dni is bigots, centrists, and radqueers (as a disabled person i am very uncomfortable with transids)!

^^ my handsome boy curtis !

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Thrifted tarantula enclosure hides and decor!

also here's the pretty girl herself :3 her name is amanda rigor mortits I brought her home today

Shes a juvenile desert blonde tarantula <333

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The 7 R’s of Sustainability:

Did you know that ‘recycling’ is step 6 of the 7 Rs of sustainability? The other R’s are just as important even if they are often forgotten.

Rethink- Do I really need to buy this? The point of this step is to stop and think.

Refuse- Does this product damage the environment? If so, refuse to spend your money on it. i.e. single use plastics, harsh chemicals

Reduce- How much of this do I really need? Buy less! Buy in bulk when you can as it often equals less packaging to throw out.

Reuse- Can I use this product again? Can I fix what I have so that I don’t need to buy something new? Reuse that plastic water bottle a few times. And instead of buying new, try thrift shopping, flea markets, yard sales etc.

Repurpose- Unlimited creativity! Does this item have another use? i.e. old torn clothes can be rags or plastic cups can be planters.

Recycle- Can I recycle this? Not everything can be. There are also some important steps to making sure your recycling is done properly. If unsure, look up local recycling regulations.

Rot- Can I compost this? Food waste, yard clippings, newspapers and many other items can be composted instead of being tossed in the trash. Composting is surprisingly simple and helps reduce harmful greenhouse gasses from entering the atmosphere.

What is the point of the R’s? The number one benefit of the 7 R’s are the reduction of the amount of waste sent to incinerators and landfills. The EPA website provides a lot of useful information. Other benefits that we can reap from implementing these concepts in our life are (as listed on the EPA website): • Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to harvest new raw materials • Saves energy from not making a new product • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change • Helps sustain the environment and natural resources for future generations • Saves money from processing our waste • Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials • Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States

https://www.northglenn.org/government/departments/public_works/trash/recycling.php https://www.nrdc.org/stories/composting-101 https://www.epa.gov/recycle https://www.northglenn.org/Recycling%20Article.pdf

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Baby's first terrarium go easy on me I just used shit from the front yard and a pickle jar I finished off

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Baby's first terrarium go easy on me I just used shit from the front yard and a pickle jar I finished off

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Relocated some baby spiders from my aunts yard! Luckily she sent me a photo before she killed them, and I hurried over to pick up the babies. Theyre now in my front lawn (pesticide free ofc) and im excited to see if they grow!!

I unfortunately couldn't get them all, but I got at least 40 of the little guys. I was very happy.

I sat watching them for a while when I got them outside. Im in love with them, so tiny and new. Curtis tagged along because I'd been outside with him when I heard about the spiders!

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Went outside to pick up trash. Had to stop early cause I started cramping and feeling very faint, my body was not happy with me afterwards but I'm happy with the small haul I got ✌️

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ordered some native plant seeds 2 plant in my area, very excited about this. i have zero plant experience but im hoping the fact theyre native will make them easier to grow lol