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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

August 25th, 2008

Waste-Free School Lunches

If you’re looking for some information about saving resources on lunch, (think packaging), then a visit to waste-free lunches is a must.
Waste-free lunches covers everything you need to know in order to pack an earth-friendly lunch for your kids. The waste-free lunch website notes that “It’s been estimated that on average a school-age child using […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment

May 27th, 2008

Cold Turkey Paper Towels & the What Questions

Yesterday, I posted about foil use, because a reader asked a question about it. Which made me think of how I quit using paper towels. Since we’ve got the paper towel challenge going on right now, I thought I’d share.
I’m not in the paper towel challenge, because we have zip paper towels at our house. […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

May 12th, 2008

One Small Step: Solve One Green Sin (At Least Partially)

One of our green sins in the poll has taken a strong lead…
That’s right, clearly the sin of, “I leave unused appliances and chargers plugged in all day” is something many of us do. All appliances from your chargers to your lamp suck up energy even when they’re turned off, so long as they’re plugged […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

May 8th, 2008

Reasons to Carpool

As I mentioned in my printer post, we’re reviewing some of the choices in the Biggest Green Sin poll going on now in the sidebar. We’ve gotten several votes so far, and a few of you have said you refuse to carpool. So, let’s look at some reasons you should perhaps change your mind.
I understand […]

By Peggy -- 6 comments

April 20th, 2008

Count Down to Earth Day with b5media - Save Gas, Money and Emissions

Jennifer H. at My Organized Biz is saving money and gas while lowering her carbon emissions with some creative planning ahead for her business routines. And she’s so organized, she wants to share the ideas with you too.
Stop by 6 Creative Ways to Save Cash and Gas for some extra gas-saving advice.
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By Peggy -- 1 comment

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