March 20th, 2008
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.
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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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February 15th, 2008
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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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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February 4th, 2008
This week, our green audit is the tub and shower. To make sure your bathtub and shower are doing all they can to save energy and water do the following:
Check for water leaks: You can do this by checking your water meter say, at 8am. Wait two or three hours but run no water during […]
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January 28th, 2008
Today we have a special guest post from Fast Growing Trees Nursery!
According to The Department of Environmental Protection, evergreen windbreaks are the most effective component in cutting winter heat loss. Research indicates that heat energy savings of up to 40 percent are possible resulting from diminished wind velocity […]
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