July 20th, 2008
I’m one to talk; here in Washington it’s seriously sweater weather. Kind of chilly. For the rest of you, here are some beat the heat ideas that can help your house and you stay cool without blasting the AC. And no, none of them involve you surprising me with a visit here in WA. I’m […]
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May 27th, 2008
If you’re having an evening reception, outside party, or just want to make your wedding dinner tables sparkle, LED is a great choice. Energy efficient, safer than lit candles, and clear and beautiful, LED lights are the best.
Here are some ideas…
For a winter wedding: Blue Starburst! LED Light String
For table tops: LED Tealights - these […]
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March 27th, 2008
Earth Hour will take place this year on Saturday, March 29 at 8 pm (your local time).
What does World Wildlife Fund want you to do during Earth Hour? Well, turn off your lights! The rest is up to you. People in six continents will be in the dark with you.
Here are some suggestions on what […]
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March 20th, 2008
Many of us are welcoming spring today, so I thought it would be nice to go over some nature loving, tree hugging, eco-friendly ideas that will carry the entire family through the better part of spring and into summer.
1. Quit looking at nature through your frosty windows. It’s warming up, so get out there and […]
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March 5th, 2008
Your cell phone charger continues to use energy as long as it’s plugged in. When your phone is done charging - unplug the charger.
Coming up - info about a cool eco-baby company and a contest where you can win organic baby goodies.
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February 23rd, 2008
One great project for kids is building, and then cooking on, their very own solar cooker. My son built one when he was five, at this co-op school-type deal he went to for a while, along with a bunch of other five year olds and one adult. They used it all the time. They cooked […]
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February 19th, 2008
Sorry about the absent green audit yesterday - I tried to log on and WordPress said nope, not gonna work for you. I’ll post an extra audit post later today or one on Saturday to make up for it.
In any case, this week we’re discussing greening your school. One of the bigger issues schools have […]
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February 12th, 2008
The grand prize winner of Core77’s Greener Gadgets Competition for 2008 is the EnerJar, an easy-to-build* power meter that accurately reports the power draw of electrical appliances.
Designers Matt Meshulam and Zach Dwiel hope the device will help users gain a better understanding of the amount of power appliances use, even in standby.
The device will not […]
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February 8th, 2008
This week we’ve been auditing our bathtub and shower. So far, we’ve looked at basic adjustments you can make to your tub and shower, and your personal water habits in the bathroom. Today let’s look at what sort of products you’ve got sitting in your tub.
Here are some likely items:
Soap
Shampoo - conditioner
Loofah or sponge
Face cleaner
Bath […]
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February 5th, 2008
This week we’re talking about bathtub and shower audits. Yesterday we discussed some basic all around tips for greening your tub or shower - today we’ll talk water habits.
The habit discussion isn’t that long. You can sum it up in about three words…
Use less water.
Not enough? Ok, more tips…
First off there’s the whole, which saves […]
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