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toss the floss… in the wastebasket.
Flushing itty bitty pieces of dental floss down the toilet seems like no big deal but it can actually wreak havoc on city wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants. Many newer flosses are made with Teflon and Gortex (which is pretty wild too when you stop to think about it) and ……
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are you a hoser?
Hose responsibly.
1. In the summer, lawn watering and other outdoor uses can account for up to 50 percent of home water use. Studies show that as much as half of this outdoor use is wasteful. As a general rule, 2 to 3 cm of water per week is adequate.
2. Don’t overwater ……
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save the trees, please.
You already know about the importance of saving on paper and using recycled paper, but lots more of your daily wastage grows on trees. Non-recycled toilet paper, paper towel and tissues are made from virgin fiber, which may even come from the old-growth forests that have been cleaning our air since ……
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uninvited guests?
Fact: Tiny flies buzzing around the kitchen are annoying. The hardware store will sell you sprays, traps and serums full of chemicals to help you rid yourself of the problem, but non-chemical traps are just as effective (and free!). If the summer heat has turned your kitchen into a ……
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keep off the grass.
The birth of what we now call the “lawn” dates back to Versailles with Louis XIV’s obsession with controlling his natural surroundings. Lawn care (making pretty shapes out of greenery) was considered a hobby to the aristocrats who believed it set them above the peasants who were forced to toil in ……
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drive me crazy.
green is sexy is about tiny changes, big impact, but bigger initiatives are even sexier. Check your basement or garage for old paint. Before you toss it in the trash or rinse it down the drain, stop! If you have old paint, your friends and neighbors might too. Consider ……
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Spicy Corn on the Cob
This month, we’re stalking what’s fresh and local. Keep your ear to the ground to hear what’s in season for you!
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the bobble.
Fan of re-usable water bottles? Check this one out. It’s sexy, it’s cute, it’s popular to boot!
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take a hike on your bike.
Leaving the car behind is one of the best things you can do for the planet and the air we breathe. But it’s not always easy to give up your car for every trip, so why not try to start small? For short trips and errands, give up your horsepower for some peddle power. Cycling ……
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get your walk on.
Walking is said to be the absolute best exercise of all time. You can stop to smell the roses, feel more connected to your neighborhood or just spy on your neighbors. It costs less than a bike or a bus pass. and is harmless to the planet. Show up to work with ……
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