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5 Tips to Cut Down Holiday Waste
Post on by Paula Gallagher
During the holidays, Americans use about 4 million tons of wrapping paper and gift bags and that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of waste. According to the EPA, household waste increases by more than 25% over the holidays....... -
Christmas Trees: Real vs. Fake
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Every year my husband and I debate whether we should break down and buy an artificial tree or continue to make the trek to a tree farm to cut down a living tree. Real tree has won out so far. But even though the smell of pine is lovely, part...... -
5 Tips for a Greener Holiday Season
Post on by Paula Gallagher
I am not referring to those folks who live in a no snow zone. I am talking about having an environmentally friendly holiday. The holidays are a time of family, food, and thankfulness. Unfortunately, they are also a time of waste. In North America we are consumers of everything and...... -
Teaching Kids How to Go Green and Save Money
Post on by Steve Stillwater
The earlier in life you learn how to live a greener lifestyle, the better. Repetition turns actions into habits, so teaching kids how to save energy, conserve resources, and avoid creating waste will help them live more sustainably as they grow older and establish their own households. To get started,...... -
Going Green: Actions (and Cash) Speak Louder Than Words
Post on by Steve Stillwater
When it comes to going green, do you follow through on good intentions? People talk a lot about living a greener lifestyle, but when the time comes to actually go green, most people seem to be commitment-phobic. The problem is that most normal folks are not yet willing to pay...... -
Are You Being Greenwashed?
Post on by Steve Stillwater
The trend toward greener, healthier lifestyles has not gone unnoticed by companies, both large and small. Businesses of all types are looking for ways to promote their products and services as "green" and "environmentally friendly." Some of these label claims have substance behind them. For example, appliances that earn the...... -
EBook Excerpt: Home Energy Consumption Breakdown
Post on by Steve Stillwater
Here is the next in our weekly series of excerpts from the EBook, “6 Weeks to a Greener Lifestyle.” See the note at the end of this post for more information. — Paula What are the biggest consumers of energy and resources in and around the home? On...... -
EBook Excerpt: Your Costs and Your Carbon Footprint
Post on by Steve Stillwater
Here is the next in our weekly series of excerpts from the EBook, “6 Weeks to a Greener Lifestyle.” See the note at the end of this post for more information. — Paula Want to know how to calculate your carbon footprint? Here is great resource....... -
Household Cleaners and Kids - Good Reasons to Go Green
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics involving children and household cleaners has found children ages 1 to 3 account for 72% of cleaning product poisonings, with 40% of poisonings coming from cleaners in spray bottles. Chemicals in bleach, dish soap and window cleaner (to name a few)......
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