Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

May 1st, 2008

12 Items You Should Always Buy Green

I don’t know if you’ve seen this article, “Things You Should Always Buy Green” at Co-op America, but it’s pretty interesting.
It lists 12 items and if you’re watching your green spending, I’d say this is a good place to start. It can help you to zero in on the best ways to spend your green […]

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April 29th, 2008

One Small Step: Hang That Towel

Can you believe that some people still only use their towel once and then re-wash it! How crazy is that? Sadly, I’ve met quite a few people addicted to re-washing towels.

Assuming you’re clean after a bath or shower (let’s hope) then there’s no good reason not to hang that towel up, let it dry, and […]

By Jennifer -- 9 comments

April 15th, 2008

One Small Step: Wash Laundry on Cold

You’ve probably heard this one before, but do you have the facts on how much washing laundry on cold really helps?
Some good things to know from Carbon Conscious Consumer:

•About 90% of the energy used for washing clothes is for heating the water.
•Push the “cold/cold” button on your washing machine for 80% of the loads you […]

By Peggy -- 14 comments

March 20th, 2008

Keep a Greener Kitchen

Maricar at Keeping the Castle offers some great Tips for a Greener Kitchen.
Did you know that filling the freezer helps save energy?
If you have any other green kitchen tips you’d like to share, please leave a comment.
Tags: fill the freezer, green kitchen, Keeping the Castle, Save Energy, tips, Tips for a Greener Kitchen

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March 20th, 2008

60 Eco-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Spring

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 […]

By Jennifer -- 15 comments

February 15th, 2008

Free Green Home Poster

This poster from the Seattle Times is super slick - and free in pdf form. According to 100 Things (among other places), “The average two-person household unleashes about 20 tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases every year.” So the real question is how can you live without this poster? It’s modish, attractive, and […]

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