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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, February 25th:
• Skip rinsing your plates before putting them into the dishwasher. In average you will save 15 gallons of water per load. Plus, you will save time.
Arrange with your bank to receive your bank statement online. It saves paper and clutter around the desk!
• Arrange with your bank to receive your bank statement online. It saves paper and clutter around the desk!
Encourage your kids to wrap creatively. On average, I probably drive my daughter to a birthday party once a month-at least. Think of all the wrapping paper involved. Instead, use newspaper comics, old maps or left over construction paper. Make the wrapping part of the gift!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Go Green tips for February 24th
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Here Sarah's tips for Wednesday, February 24th:
• Those reusable shopping bags are great, but they do cost money. Do what I did, tell everyone that’s what you’d like for your birthday, mother’s day, father’s day, ground hog day…before you know it, you’ll have enough for a full grocery trip--I’m living proof!
• Back to shopping, my favorite thing. Combine your trips. When you live right in town, it’s easy to get in the habit of just running out to do that short errand. Make list and do all those routine stops all at once, you’ll save time and fuel.
• Didja know that today’s cars don’t need to warm up. Warming up is simply a waste of gasoline and increases CO2 emissions. Instead, keep your tires properly inflated and your vehicle tuned up. You’ll get the best out of your tank of gas, I promise!
Talk about indoor air pollution, many home cleaning product include amongst their ingredients: bleach, ammonia and acids . as well as unnecessary antibacterial agents (pesticides, technically), that can actually make bacteria stronger, and more resistant to antibacterial drugs.
Natural cleansers…do they work? I hit the internet and found some useful and effective recipes I thought I’d share:
Baking Soda (not just for cookies, anymore) and Water: Dust surfaces with baking soda, then scrub with a moist sponge or cloth. If you have tougher grime, sprinkle on some kosher salt, and work up some elbow grease.
Lemon Juice or Vinegar: Got stains, mildew or grease streaks? Spray or douse with lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit a few minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush.
Disinfectant: Instead of bleach, make your own disinfectant by mixing 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. It's easy!
Here Sarah's tips for Wednesday, February 24th:
• Those reusable shopping bags are great, but they do cost money. Do what I did, tell everyone that’s what you’d like for your birthday, mother’s day, father’s day, ground hog day…before you know it, you’ll have enough for a full grocery trip--I’m living proof!
• Back to shopping, my favorite thing. Combine your trips. When you live right in town, it’s easy to get in the habit of just running out to do that short errand. Make list and do all those routine stops all at once, you’ll save time and fuel.
• Didja know that today’s cars don’t need to warm up. Warming up is simply a waste of gasoline and increases CO2 emissions. Instead, keep your tires properly inflated and your vehicle tuned up. You’ll get the best out of your tank of gas, I promise!
Talk about indoor air pollution, many home cleaning product include amongst their ingredients: bleach, ammonia and acids . as well as unnecessary antibacterial agents (pesticides, technically), that can actually make bacteria stronger, and more resistant to antibacterial drugs.
Natural cleansers…do they work? I hit the internet and found some useful and effective recipes I thought I’d share:
Baking Soda (not just for cookies, anymore) and Water: Dust surfaces with baking soda, then scrub with a moist sponge or cloth. If you have tougher grime, sprinkle on some kosher salt, and work up some elbow grease.
Lemon Juice or Vinegar: Got stains, mildew or grease streaks? Spray or douse with lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit a few minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush.
Disinfectant: Instead of bleach, make your own disinfectant by mixing 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. It's easy!
Go Green tips for February 23rd
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Here Sarah's tips for Tuesday, February 23rd:
• Didja know that you can now recharge a laptop using a solar charger? Most compact solar chargers can accommodate as much as 26 watts, enough to charge non-Energy Star–rated Macintosh and PC portables.
• 25% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Unplug it, baby, unplug it!
• If you can do it, buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging. Can’t afford a Costco membership? Do what I do, go with a friend who can!
Let’s adjourn to the bathroom, shall we? Do you have a teenager in the house? I do, and how many times have a stood outside that bathroom door and said those inevitable words uttered by my mother, her mother and generations beforehand (only that involved a wash basin, I’m sure). Say it with me…What do you have a 60 gallon body? Okay, pick your battles and maybe go get a low flow shower head. They don’t cost much and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment. And then, live to fight another day, after all, that loud music issue and the dirty dishes left in the living room, shouldn’t you save your strength for those arguments instead? For the love of green! The Go Green Ride at Five on 921 WVTK!
Here Sarah's tips for Tuesday, February 23rd:
• Didja know that you can now recharge a laptop using a solar charger? Most compact solar chargers can accommodate as much as 26 watts, enough to charge non-Energy Star–rated Macintosh and PC portables.
• 25% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Unplug it, baby, unplug it!
• If you can do it, buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging. Can’t afford a Costco membership? Do what I do, go with a friend who can!
Let’s adjourn to the bathroom, shall we? Do you have a teenager in the house? I do, and how many times have a stood outside that bathroom door and said those inevitable words uttered by my mother, her mother and generations beforehand (only that involved a wash basin, I’m sure). Say it with me…What do you have a 60 gallon body? Okay, pick your battles and maybe go get a low flow shower head. They don’t cost much and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment. And then, live to fight another day, after all, that loud music issue and the dirty dishes left in the living room, shouldn’t you save your strength for those arguments instead? For the love of green! The Go Green Ride at Five on 921 WVTK!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Go Green tips for February 22nd
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's tips for Monday, February 22nd:
• I’ve eliminated a load to pile in the drier by hanging all my jeans up to dry. Not only does this save energy, it also keeps them from fading as fast and I can hold off shrinkage, as well. I mean, their gettimg too small for me has to be the drier’s fault, right?
• Worried about microwaving in plastic, well, it’s probably best to error on the side of caution and just avoid it. It’s just as easy to use microwave safe glass or ceramics and cover with an undyed papertowel. If you do use plastic wrap to cover it for microwave cleanliness, make sure it doesn’t touch your meal and you vent it for steam.
• If you can do it, buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging. Can’t afford a Costco membership? Do what I do, go with a friend who can!
In terms of laundry soap, what’s better for the environment: Liquid or powder? With the residue sometimes left behind on clean clothes, I know powder is usually MY second choice but knowledge is power and here’s what I just found out. Liquids come with some environmental trade offs. Regular detergents are formulated with 80 percent water, so you’re basically paying for what you already have. Yes, concentrates are available, but many still use just as much as they did before because those large, easy pour lids aren’t marked clearly how much to use. Liquids also have a much higher percentage of surfactants, or sudsing agents, than powders do. When surfactants find their way from washing machines to our oceans, they interfere with aquatic ecosystems. Particularly, they prevent fish gills from functioning properly and gathering enough oxygen, leading to population die-offs. Then, there’s the packaging: powders typically are packaged in recyclable or even recycled cardboard boxes, unlike liquid detergents, which come in petroleum-based plastic. As for that caking up issue that accompanies the powder detergents, many companies employ modern production techniques that have just about fixed that problem. Especially in the more energy efficient cold water cycles. Yup, powder’s better! You hear that Mom? You won, I’m switching back! It pays to be green on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's tips for Monday, February 22nd:
• I’ve eliminated a load to pile in the drier by hanging all my jeans up to dry. Not only does this save energy, it also keeps them from fading as fast and I can hold off shrinkage, as well. I mean, their gettimg too small for me has to be the drier’s fault, right?
• Worried about microwaving in plastic, well, it’s probably best to error on the side of caution and just avoid it. It’s just as easy to use microwave safe glass or ceramics and cover with an undyed papertowel. If you do use plastic wrap to cover it for microwave cleanliness, make sure it doesn’t touch your meal and you vent it for steam.
• If you can do it, buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging. Can’t afford a Costco membership? Do what I do, go with a friend who can!
In terms of laundry soap, what’s better for the environment: Liquid or powder? With the residue sometimes left behind on clean clothes, I know powder is usually MY second choice but knowledge is power and here’s what I just found out. Liquids come with some environmental trade offs. Regular detergents are formulated with 80 percent water, so you’re basically paying for what you already have. Yes, concentrates are available, but many still use just as much as they did before because those large, easy pour lids aren’t marked clearly how much to use. Liquids also have a much higher percentage of surfactants, or sudsing agents, than powders do. When surfactants find their way from washing machines to our oceans, they interfere with aquatic ecosystems. Particularly, they prevent fish gills from functioning properly and gathering enough oxygen, leading to population die-offs. Then, there’s the packaging: powders typically are packaged in recyclable or even recycled cardboard boxes, unlike liquid detergents, which come in petroleum-based plastic. As for that caking up issue that accompanies the powder detergents, many companies employ modern production techniques that have just about fixed that problem. Especially in the more energy efficient cold water cycles. Yup, powder’s better! You hear that Mom? You won, I’m switching back! It pays to be green on 92.1 WVTK.
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