August 25th, 2008
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 […]
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May 12th, 2008
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 […]
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May 7th, 2008
Remember the post 12 Items You Should Always Buy Green - well, I was looking for your ideas about what got left off the list. Here’s what people said…
Marye - “Meat and dairy… commercially produced meat of all kinds is unethical, unhealthy, bad for the earth, and downright nasty. Genetic manipulation, hormones, antibiotics, canabalism, unethical […]
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May 1st, 2008
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
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 […]
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February 2nd, 2008
This week our audit was trash. How much we have, what we can’t recycle, and more. Here’s what you need to get up to speed:
Weekly Green Audit Challenge: Trash!
Daily Green Audit Tip: Trash Control
Daily Green Audit Tip: Trash Control & What Can’t be Recycled
Update: Aerosol Product Recycling
Now, let’s add the audit all up and see […]
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