Yearly Archives: 2007

Happy New Years Eve

It’s almost here, 2008!  Looking back at 2007 I have made a good effort to make small changes in my everyday life that will benefit the environment; or at least lessen our impact.  So what are going to be my … Continue reading

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How was your Christmas?

Well Christmas has come and gone!  I am actually quite excited that today was the first trash pick up since then and we only had our average one trash can full.  We only had one bag of wrapping paper trash … Continue reading

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Fuel Economy, Alternative Fuels and Light Bulbs!!!

Congress approved HR 6 today!  I don’t normally follow all the polital stuff that happens up in Washington but lately it’s been really interesting.  The new legislation also called the Energy Independance and Security Act of 2007 and it addresses … Continue reading

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Can you really ClickGreener?

Are you an online shop-a-holic?  Why not help the environment next time you decide to shop online.  There are tons of sites just like this already out there…but not that benefit the environment.  ClickGreener will donate 51% of their referral fee … Continue reading

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Are we the bad guys here?

So here is an article that will speak more clearly on the Climate Change debate the the compromise between the US and the European Nations.  I’m usually not very in tune with all the political talks but this one I have been … Continue reading

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Trashy Thursday! Holiday Edition

I searched online for craft projects using gift wrap that you can save from Christmas (or any other occassion).  www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/papercrafts had some great ideas; I’ll share some of my favorite. Use old gift wrap to make one of a kind … Continue reading

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Reducing and Reusing at the Holidays

Wow, I’ve been quiet for several weeks.  I guess it’s time to give you some ideas for reducing and reusing waste during the holidays.  I was packing up some gifts to be mailed the other day and was trying to … Continue reading

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Green Your Black Friday!

I won’t have time to post tomorrow since I’ll be enjoying Thanksgiving with my family but I wanted to give you some tips for how to Green your Black Friday shopping!  The first time I experienced Black Friday was several … Continue reading

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Christmas Trees – Real or Fake?

With Thanksgiving approaching this week everyone is talking Christmas!  It’s only 36 days until Christmas and that means people will be putting up their Christmas trees this week.  So what kind of tree do you use, real or fake?  Growing … Continue reading

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America Recycles Day 2007

I know, America Recycles Day was actually yesterday but this is the first chance I’ve had to post.  Yesterday I was actually working by hosting an America Recycles Event for my job.  This is an annual outreach event that we … Continue reading

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