Colin is now working on a book about the experiment, appropriately titled, No Impact Man (Farrar, Straus, Giroux), which chronicles his family’s adventures. Although it’s his third book, it’s the first time his work has truly aligned with his political and personal values.
What was the most challenging part of it all? In an email exchange Colin said: “The most challenging thing is that trying to live sustainably isn’t supported by our culture. So many of our products are sold with the idea that they will be thrown away after a few uses. This suits the producers because it means they can sell us the same products over and over again, but how ridiculous is it that we have to work so hard to earn a living to buy the same things? And obviously, the planet can’t sustain it either.”
One wonders if a sustainable lifestyle is the true key to happiness. Colin responded: “Living sustainably both as individuals and as a culture would make us happier, healthier, and more secure. It turns out that what’s good for the planet is good for the people.”
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