Green Link Love for the Week
February 27, 2008 by Jennifer
What am I reading – and what should you be reading? Well…
25 Alternative Energy Strategies from a green blog I was just introduced to, Wise Living Journal. Very homestead related, which I adore.
Hilary over at Eco Friendly Driver is in a mood this week (that’s ok, so am I). She’s got some cool rants about why people can’t just work together to get one flippin’ safety bill passed and all the whining GM is doing lately about the Volt auto.
Keetsa has the scoop on eco-friendly buses.
If Valentine’s day leftovers have you asking,”How can I reuse or recycle chalky candy hearts?” …read more
Weekly Green News Round-Up
February 3, 2008 by Jennifer
Green news and blog headlines this week that may be of interest to your tree hugging family…
The most sustainable restaurant in America. And it’s family friendly LEED certified and pizza.
Type 2 Diabetes May Be Linked to Pesticide Exposure – I wouldn’t get too jumpy though, it’s a new study.
Ha. Too funny -13 ways to spot an eco-poser.
The dangerous side of eco-lighting. Very interesting video.
Groovy solutions for urban commuters
The Forest Service is kicking off a national “Get Outdoors” campaign. This campaign is meant, “To encourage children and their parents to take advantage of recreational opportunities on national forests to develop a …read more
Easy Ways to Save Energy During the Chilly Autumn
October 10, 2007 by Jennifer
I grew up in the Northwest but I think the years in Albuquerque made me more adapted to heat and less hardy in the cold. It gets cold in New Mexico but there you seem to remember the fire-induced heat more.
Now that it’s starting to get chilly here are some small steps you can take to stay cozy and still save energy.
Close off unused space in your house. This includes shutting down heaters in unused rooms or closing the vents.
If you have a fireplace keep the dampers closed. Remember to open them when you start a fire or yikes!
Pull …read more