Why should we care about a little thing like plastic bags? … [Read more...]
Living Green – One Tip at a Time
February 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Saw this on Facebook on Valentines Day...not really a tip...but very interesting!! … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
December 31, 2011 by · 4 Comments
Tip # 40 Get Back to the Basics Let's all try to be a little greener in 2012 and get back to the basics by remembering the three "R's": Reduce Reuse Recycle We all need to remember that we are stewards of this planet, if we don't protect it for future generations, who will? Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and green 2012! Monica … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
December 24, 2011 by · 3 Comments
TIP # 39 WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THAT WRAPPING PAPER??? (Photo from FreeFoto.com via Google files) You can carefully remove it and then reuse it...let's face it; this probably won't be happening on Christmas morning!! Unless it's the kind that has foil or some kind of waxy lining, most paper, including wrapping paper and tissue paper, is recyclable If it is not glossy, does not have a plastic, waxy, or metallic coating, and is not shockingly bright (officially known as Astro … [Read more...]
Living Green, One Tip at a Time – (a weekly feature)
December 3, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Tip # 36 Real versus Artificial (Christmas trees people...I'm talking about Christmas trees!!) For many years I felt guilty buying a real tree. I was, in essence, killing a living thing and depleting a much needed natural resource. Deep down I knew most, if not all, tree growers practised a one out, one in system to ensure a constant supply of trees, but, I was still racked with guilt. Every Dec 26th as I drove by the abandoned tree lots, as I gazed upon the unwanted and … [Read more...]