Spring Cleaning Kitchen floors: Whether you’ve got linoleum or ceramic tiles in the kitchen, vinegar — straight or mixed with water — is all you need to get floors clean. Use a sturdy mop (not a disposable one), natural sponge or washrags to scrub, then mop up any excess. (Vinegar and a good stiff brush, [...]
Archive for May, 2009
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged baking soda, borax, spring cleaning, vinegar on May 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged e-card, eco-friendly, mother's day on May 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Happy Mother’s Day! Have you sent anything to your mom yet? Send a free eco-friendly e-card! http://www.care2.com/send/catmothersday1.html
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged mother's day, organic bouquet on May 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is tomorrow! Don’t forget to honor the mom’s in your life. Here are some green ways to make her day special. Soothe her with a selection of organic, fair trade teas, from Green, Earl Grey and Irish Breakfast (25 tea bags, $4) to specialty loose teas such as Darjeeling [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Do you ever look around your living space and think “where did all this STUFF come from?” We are a culture obsessed with our stuff. Getting stuff, using stuff, getting rid of stuff. “The Story of Stuff” is a fascinating short film about the history and future of stuff. Let us know what you [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged aluminum can, landfill, motor oil, newspring, recycle, styrofoam on May 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Why Recycle? We know recyling is beneficial, but here are some facts (some may be startling) that may make you think seriously about the importance of recycling. 1. About 40% of the waste in the U.S. is paper, but nationwide we only recycle about 25-30% of our paper waste. 2. Americans throw away close to [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged clean streams, clean water, harvest water, rain garden on May 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Water Tip – Plant a Rain Garden! Rain Gardens are gardens planted with native wildflowers and grasses that soak up rainwater from your roof and driveway. They are your personal contribution to cleaner streams and rivers in your neighborhood. They soak up water and reduce the amount of polluted runoff that flows into nearby streams. They create [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged energy star, Green home, Sierra Club on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green your purchases for your home. When we buy for our homes, we generally prioritize what will look, feel, or function best. But if we instead prioritized the environment, we wouldn’t be in as deep a crisis as we’re in. With that in mind, you may want to visit Sierra Club Green Home for education and advice about greening [...]
