september
green tee.
Cotton sucks (water, that is)! It takes almost 1,000 gallons of water to create one cotton T-shirt, not to mention a heaping helping of pesticides, herbicides and other not-s0-cool stuff, so be kind to the tees you already own with a few simple tips:
Wash your clothes with non-toxic detergents and use the correct amount. When too much detergent ……
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in your face.
Were you kind to your skin this summer? The hot months are often brutal for the body’s biggest organ with sun, wind, sweat and sunscreen wreaking havoc on your epidermis. Before you stock up on a shopping cart full of cleansers, scrubs, creams and serums, consider a chemical-free alternative by beautifying skin from the inside ……
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max out your makeup.
By now you know that reduce is the best of the three R’s, so reduce your need to replace your favorite lipstick or eyeliner by stretching them out a little longer. Instead of hitting the mall for a new tube of your favorite lip lacquer when it no longer twists up high, scoop the ……
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ring-a-ding-ding.
If you’ve been shopping for soda and water in cans instead of plastic bottles lately, good for you! That’s a great green step. Go one step further by buying cans packaged in recyclable cardboard boxes instead of clustered together in plastic rings. Plastic beverage rings thrown in the trash often end up ……
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eye for an eye.
The World Health Organization estimates that the eyesight of one-fourth of the world’s population can be improved through the use of corrective lenses. That translates to 500 million people who could easily have improved vision. Recycling a pair of eyeglasses costs as little as US 8 cents; however, the expense for correcting poor vision is ……
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put a lid on it.
One of the smallest and easiest things you can do to reduce your footprint and save energy is to cook with the lids on your pots. Boiling water or simmering a stew with the lid on will speed up cooking time and reduce the energy used by 20-30 percent. Less time at the ……
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put your community on the map.
By now you know that carpooling is the greenest choice for your commute, if non-motorized transportation isn’t an option, but knowing it seems a lot easier than doing it, right? Make it easy for everyone! Try creating a ride-share board at your office, school or place of worship. Take a map of ……
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send salad for a swim.
The cornucopia, with its cascading bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, is an iconic fall image. Autumn is a wonderful time to buy locally and eat seasonally. While we’ve never met any produce we didn’t like, all that washing and rinsing is an annoying, yet necessary, evil. Did you know that 7-12 ……
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earn a gold star.
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. If your family is in the market for a new fridge, air conditioning unit or washer/dryer, be sure to look ……
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something borrowed, something blue.
Who says “something borrowed” has to be Grandma’s handkerchief? If you’re planning a big party this season, consider borrowing or renting items instead of buying them. Need a punch bowl? Ask your aunt. Need some extra chairs and tables or 30 more wine glasses? Call a party supply company. ……
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