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The New York Times list of buzzwords for 2007 included seven that related to the environment. The eco-chicks discuss their favorites, and the ones they're hoping will make the cut for 2008.
Published on Feb. 25, 2008 at 6 p.m., as part of the The Little Green People Show.
Stephenie commented, on April 3, 2008 at 11:43 a.m.:
How Fun! I love making up new words. I do it (unintentionally, though) all the time. One time, I couldn't for the life of me remember the word Exit. (I was under a lot of stress) And so I said, "Outrance!" Not green, but still it's now a part of the vernacular of the close circle of friends who heard it.
Some of those from the NY Times I had never heard of. Where do they poll these? They say nationally, do they really mean NY? :)
I think my favorite is the "Walkshed." I would love to see my walkshed enhanced! I say I live in West Town, but when you look at a map of neighborhoods, I am in this weird, nebulous place on the border of many - West Town, Goose Island, Bucktown/Wicker Park. So, my larger Walkshed is very walkable, but my immediate one is not so much. I don't necessarily want a Whole Foods to open up across the street, but a local grocer would be nice.
As for new words... hmmm... that's tough. How about "Ecosense" as in making sound, well-rounded common sense ecologically, or good common sense for environmental stability. ---Using recycled products makes ecosense.---
Or, "Ecosanity" instead of "Ecophobia." Being sane about the state of the environment, reacting logically and with precision rather than irrationality or fear.
Jill commented, on April 9, 2008 at 10:59 p.m.:
I'm with you on the "walkshed," Stephanie. My walkshed is rubbish.
Pretty much the only retail anything to walk to from my house is a Walgreens. If you're craving cheetos or prozac, this works okay; if you need a shower curtain or a pair of socks, you've got nowhere to go for literally miles.
There's always JJ"s fried fish at the corner of Lake Park and 47th, but JJ seems to emphasize the "fried" part more than the "fish." So it's not exactly a destination for me.
More Manhattan-like green grocers with buckets of flowers sitting outside would be a welcome addition to any walkshed.