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Real vs Fake Christmas Trees
I always found Christmas a time consuming holiday… running to the Christmas tree lot to buy a tree, having to bring the decorations inside from storage, setting the decorations out, spending a few hours arranging things just right; and that was just for the tree! I really did think that maybe I could reduce the [...]
Continue reading...Going Green: By the Numbers
5. September 2011
I received these interesting factoids from Erie Insurance and wanted to share them with you. What’s stopping you from making a small lifestyle change when the payoff is so big? 3 trillion. Gallons of water that can be saved each year if every household installed water-efficient appliances. 3. The number of hours your television can run on the energy [...]
Continue reading...Plastic Bottles Recycled Into Everyday Products
25. July 2011
Ever wonder where those plastic bottles you recycle end up? Well, check out this video showing how plastic bottles are re-processed into new materials. Knowing that plastic bottles can be repurposed, why would you NOT recycle?!?! - Jayme M. Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com Making Sustainability Second Nature™
Continue reading...The 5 Coolest Recycleable Things
4. July 2011
Earth911 had a great article listing the top 10 items which are recycleable. Here are 5 of my favorites: Hair. Nope, you didn’t read that wrong. Human hair is compostable and recyclable. Hair from your hairbrush or fur from your pet are full of useful nitrogen that can be thrown in the compost pile. Donating your hair could [...]
Continue reading...LEDs Will Replace CFL Light Bulbs – finally!
18. April 2011
I have preferred including LED bulbs in housing specification vs CFLs since the bulbs first came out. Past experience with CFLs showed me that they were a fussy bulb, not working well in most can light fixtures or exterior fixtures. I also had a problem with the fact that these bulbs contain mercury. I was so excited [...]
Continue reading...Super Fun Newcastle Earth Day 2011
4. April 2011
The City of Newcastle, the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce and the Newcastle Weed Warriors are pleased to host Earth Day 2011 at Lake Boren Park on April 23, 2011 (granted Earth Day is really April 22nd, but we can forgive them). The event includes informative mini-educational seminars, booths featuring green products and services, activities for [...]
Continue reading...Learn About the Green Access Home at Suncadia
21. November 2011
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