Some Trash You Can Save
February 25, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsI really love having a week when I only put out one trash bag considering I’ve found sufficient things to reuse, recycle and compost. You might be surprised at some of the things worth saving from the trash can. EcoSalon came up with 16 different things you can save from the t…
Making Old New Again
February 25, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsIn my former life, the one where I bought whatever looked cute without considering whee it came from or how it was made, I acquired a lot of stuff. Now, as I try to reduce the amount of clutter surrounding me I am trying to look at things in new ways to see whether they have a…
Tip of the Day: Use a 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner
February 25, 2009
Filed under: Home, Tips, Tip of the DayUse a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner.Using a combined shampoo and conditioner product just might be one of the easiest ways to be greener. Instead of two bottles in your shower you can just have one, which will not only save a lot of chemicals and waste from be…
Get a Timer to Save Electricity
February 24, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsIf you often find yourself surfing the Web for way too towering, spending hours paging through Facebook or Myspace or you get lost in the wonders of cable television, a timer might help you save a lot of electricity. I certainly don’t think you need to give up television or th…
How About Going Green For Lent
February 24, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsWednesday is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the 40 days of Lent on the Christian calendar. Many Christian denominations energize folks to sacrifice during Lent by giving something up that they enjoy. What whether you used Lent as a moment to work on a green habit? Whether or …
Looking For a Community Garden Near You?
February 23, 2009
Filed under: Food, TipsIf you really want to garden that year but just don’t have the space or the knowledge, a community garden might be just the thing you need to get started. But how do you find one? The American Community Gardening organization has a nice little search tool to find a community g…
Learning to Use Less
February 23, 2009
Filed under: Home, TipsThere are lots of consumable things we use each day, whether they are homemade, green or regular varieties. Toothpaste. Toilet paper. Salt and pepper. Sugar. There are so many things you use, probably without thinking that you could be training yourself to use less of. Even wh…