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14
2009
Buy Green for Back to School
Filed in: ShoppingEach year families go out to purchase a new round of school supplies for students. Try greening your supplies this year.
15
2009
Go Styrofoam Free at Work
Filed in: Products & Services, Waste & RecyclingStyrofoam, and other one time use disposable items, can account for up to 50% of waste coming out of an office environment.
15
2009
Talk to a friend
- Many of us greenies may have trouble speaking with friends, family and coworkers. It can be a challenge to approach someone with a different worldview than your own but it is still important to start the conversation.
- Talk to someone close to you about one change you have made in your life and why. It is important not to preach but rather share your experience and the success you have had with it (i.e. cost saving, a good feeling etc.)
- Give up television one night a week when you would normally just veg out. Use the time to meet up with friends and strengthen your relationships.
15
2009
Give Love to the Dandelion
Filed in: Yard & GardenThough often seen as a weed, dandelions are actually quite important.
15
2009
Eliminate antibacterials from your home and life
Filed in: Products & Services, ShoppingAntibacterials, especially those containing triclosan, can have negative effects on your health and the surrounding environment.
16
2009
Sign up to be Idle Free
Filed in: Air Quality, TransportationAlthough most people realize that engine exhaust decreases outdoor air quality, they probably do not realize that an idling engine actually releases more harmful emissions than an engine does during driving!
17
2009
Get off the addressed ad-mail lists
Filed in: Products & Services, Waste & RecyclingMany people have No Flyers and Junk Mail stickers but still receive junk mail that has their name on it. It takes a few easy steps to get off those lists.
15
2009
Make your own window cleaner
Filed in: Products & ServicesMany harmful chemicals are released into the air and water from our cleaning products. Window cleaners are really easy to replace with chemical free alternative or make your own.
15
2008
Clean or change your furnace filter
Filed in: Air Quality, Energy, Products & Services- A clean furnace filter will help to minimize your energy costs in the winter and maximize the efficiency of the furnace.
- For the best results, a furnace filter should be replaced or cleaned once a month, especially during the winter months.
- Reusable furnace filters are the best way to reduce waste and save money. If you have a replaceable filter, find out if a reusable option exists.
17
2008
Be a thoughtful shopper
Filed in: Shopping, Waste & Recycling- Support local businesses and buy local products and services to help our local economy and reduce emissions associated with transportation.
- Make a point of asking about how products are produced and consider the environmental impacts of producing a product. This is especially important in protecting our health and the health of our families.
- Think about where the product will go once you are finished with it. Avoid purchasing items which are one-time use disposable or items which have no reuse or recycling options.