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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, December 21st:
• Want a great last minute gift? How about a membership to the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op? It enables them to a discount not only at the Co-op, but also at several other venues around town. A membership at the co-op encourages the thought of buying local!
So, with three and a half shopping days left, how are you doing with getting ready for the impending holiday? If it makes you feel better, I’m no where near done. AND I’m not sure when I’m going to make that miracle happen. Too bad I can’t just do a donation to my fourteen year old’s favorite charity. Teenagers don’t appreciate that kind of thing! One thing is for sure, after the big day comes and goes, all that giving will give way to one heck of a lot of waste. Wrapping paper, holiday cards, left overs, packaging, the tree…oh, I think I’ll stop there. What to do with it all? Tempting though it may be to shove it all into a garbage bag to put out to the curb, please, go through it carefully, because so much of it can be recycled. A good source of advice on what to do with all that left over holiday “fru-fru”, check out this website: addisoncountyrecycles.org. It offers an incredibly comprehensive list of everything on your Christmas garbage list. For example, the tree: you can arrange to have your tree picked up curbside, and on this website, they provide the number to call! I’ll post it up on my blog at 921wvtk.com if you’d like to click for the link at addisoncountyrecycles.org. Happy Holiday recycling on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Go Green Tips for December 20
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, December 20th:
• Not sure if the whole family is on board the recycle train? Find the answer in your trash can! Give it a quick glance every once in a while, just to make sure!
Vermont has been recognized once again as the greenest state in the nation. The website 24/7 Wall Street considered energy consumption, pollution problems and state energy policies in evaluating the environmental standing of states. The report found that Vermont, among other measures, releases the fewest cancer causing toxins and has the smallest carbon footprint in the country. And that’s all well and good and reason to pat ourselves on the back. But let’s take off our rose-colored glasses for a moment: Vermont is also rated 49th in population, less people make less waste. Not only that, less factories than say, Ohio, who was ranked pollution-wise somewhat lower. So our number one ranking doesn’t necessarily refer to what we’re putting out as much as the policies that have been put in place. Vermont has a number of policies to promote efficiency, alternative energy, and reduce pollution, and so far it has succeeded better than any other state where that’s concerned. So, we have policies…but, where do you come in? That’s the question I ask myself, am I doing all I can to make sure my impact continues to lessen? Is there one more light I can turn off? Try to better coordinate my trips around town so I’ll use less fuel? Can I lower the thermastat any further without my daughter threatening to move out into the cold where , she swears, it must be warmer? I think the fact that I’m considering these things means I’m moving in the right direction. Care to join me in the migration? I hope so! Happy Holidays from the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, December 20th:
• Not sure if the whole family is on board the recycle train? Find the answer in your trash can! Give it a quick glance every once in a while, just to make sure!
Vermont has been recognized once again as the greenest state in the nation. The website 24/7 Wall Street considered energy consumption, pollution problems and state energy policies in evaluating the environmental standing of states. The report found that Vermont, among other measures, releases the fewest cancer causing toxins and has the smallest carbon footprint in the country. And that’s all well and good and reason to pat ourselves on the back. But let’s take off our rose-colored glasses for a moment: Vermont is also rated 49th in population, less people make less waste. Not only that, less factories than say, Ohio, who was ranked pollution-wise somewhat lower. So our number one ranking doesn’t necessarily refer to what we’re putting out as much as the policies that have been put in place. Vermont has a number of policies to promote efficiency, alternative energy, and reduce pollution, and so far it has succeeded better than any other state where that’s concerned. So, we have policies…but, where do you come in? That’s the question I ask myself, am I doing all I can to make sure my impact continues to lessen? Is there one more light I can turn off? Try to better coordinate my trips around town so I’ll use less fuel? Can I lower the thermastat any further without my daughter threatening to move out into the cold where , she swears, it must be warmer? I think the fact that I’m considering these things means I’m moving in the right direction. Care to join me in the migration? I hope so! Happy Holidays from the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Dan Parks/"The Blame" December 17th
If you'd like to know more about "The Blame" and where to catch their unique sound, live, visit their website: www.theblameonline.com
You can also download a copy of their latest single, "Christmas Eve"!
You can also download a copy of their latest single, "Christmas Eve"!
Go Green Tips for December 17th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 17th:
• Sure the kids want the latest technology under the tree, but I’m a huge fan of any gifts that encourages them to get outside-no matter the weather. Sleds, skiis, cool wintertime wear, even their very own snow shovel can be a thrill for a young child.
• Holiday shopping without a reusable shopping bag is like jumping without a parachute! Only the plastic bag you get stuck with is what ends up-splatt!-in a landfill!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 17th:
• Sure the kids want the latest technology under the tree, but I’m a huge fan of any gifts that encourages them to get outside-no matter the weather. Sleds, skiis, cool wintertime wear, even their very own snow shovel can be a thrill for a young child.
• Holiday shopping without a reusable shopping bag is like jumping without a parachute! Only the plastic bag you get stuck with is what ends up-splatt!-in a landfill!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Go Green Tips for December 16th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, December 16th:
• A new coat for Christmas means your gently used coat can be donated to one of our local resale shops! Pay it forward!!
Winter is here whether the calendar knows it or not, and now that we’ve winterized our homes on the inside, it’s time to find fun stuff to do outside! The kids are about to be out of school, why not have a list of fun outside activities sitting at the ready! A great one for a snow day would be animal tracking. If you have access to a forest or extended field, head on out with a camera and go in search of differing animal paw prints. It can be very exciting, especially if you happen across a larger print! Then, when you come back in to thaw out over some hot chocolate, (don’t forget the marshmallows!) sit down at the computer and find out what you’ve tracked! Visit U.S. Search & Rescue’s website about animal tracks for some great help in the endeavor! Do you have a fun wintertime outside activity to share? Email it to me: sarah@921wvtk.com! Finding green winter-time fun on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, December 16th:
• A new coat for Christmas means your gently used coat can be donated to one of our local resale shops! Pay it forward!!
Winter is here whether the calendar knows it or not, and now that we’ve winterized our homes on the inside, it’s time to find fun stuff to do outside! The kids are about to be out of school, why not have a list of fun outside activities sitting at the ready! A great one for a snow day would be animal tracking. If you have access to a forest or extended field, head on out with a camera and go in search of differing animal paw prints. It can be very exciting, especially if you happen across a larger print! Then, when you come back in to thaw out over some hot chocolate, (don’t forget the marshmallows!) sit down at the computer and find out what you’ve tracked! Visit U.S. Search & Rescue’s website about animal tracks for some great help in the endeavor! Do you have a fun wintertime outside activity to share? Email it to me: sarah@921wvtk.com! Finding green winter-time fun on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Go Green Tips for December 15th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, December 15th:
• Trim your tree with energy slashing LED lights! They’re cooler to the touch and safer if you have small children or animals to consider!
The other day I was talking about holiday parties that my husband and I have been invited to. We have another one coming up, for his workplace. Gift giving is often a part of these parties, most require you to draw a name and put up a limit that you must stick to. Some twenty, some ten, based on the majority’s financial welfare. This year, the organizers of my husband’s company Christmas party decided to coordinate a gift exchange that requires you to not buy a new gift, but to give up something that you already own. Up to you what that might be as there’s no limit on the gift’s worth. Not only that, but the exchange is random and if what you receive does not necessarily fit your tastes, you can exchange the gift with someone else. I adore this idea! It’s giving permission to regift! You know, regifting has gotten a bad reputation. When truly, it’s making use of something that otherwise would just gather dust, up on a shelf. The original gifter would want the item to be put to use, right? So, this year, reuse, renew, recycle, REGIFT! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, December 15th:
• Trim your tree with energy slashing LED lights! They’re cooler to the touch and safer if you have small children or animals to consider!
The other day I was talking about holiday parties that my husband and I have been invited to. We have another one coming up, for his workplace. Gift giving is often a part of these parties, most require you to draw a name and put up a limit that you must stick to. Some twenty, some ten, based on the majority’s financial welfare. This year, the organizers of my husband’s company Christmas party decided to coordinate a gift exchange that requires you to not buy a new gift, but to give up something that you already own. Up to you what that might be as there’s no limit on the gift’s worth. Not only that, but the exchange is random and if what you receive does not necessarily fit your tastes, you can exchange the gift with someone else. I adore this idea! It’s giving permission to regift! You know, regifting has gotten a bad reputation. When truly, it’s making use of something that otherwise would just gather dust, up on a shelf. The original gifter would want the item to be put to use, right? So, this year, reuse, renew, recycle, REGIFT! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Diana Rule/John Graham Emergency Shelter December 14
If you'd like to know more about the John Graham Emergency Shelter, feel free to email Shelter Manager, Diana Rule at jgesrule@yahoo.com
Go Green Tips for December 14th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, December 14th:
• Buying local is the trend this year and a great way to do it is to pick up some Middlebury Money! It makes an ideal stocking stuffer or gift for your kids’ teachers. It’s simply ideal for that someone in your life who is nearly impossible to buy for. Look to buy Middlebury Money at The National Bank of Middlebury, The Vermont Book Shop and The Middlebury Inn!
Upon receipt of our electic bill this week, my husband and I have reason to pat ourselves or each other on the back. We are officially using less electricity than we did this time last year. How we did it, was a few choices and sacrifices we put in motion, and everyone one of them not as painful as we thought they’d be. Our hot water heater is now set on 120 degrees, Its colder out, but that doesn’t mean the water needs to be hotter. We also make use of our ceiling fans. We set them on reverse which circulates warm air near the ceiling back down to your living space. We have high ceilings, the fans are a must! And then our simplest sacrifice has been keeping a better eye on the thermostat. Though I’m making more use of my sweater collection, we are not using as much energy when we keep the temperature a bit cooler. The biggest sacrifice there is listening to my fourteen year old complain, but that’s pretty much par for the course, anyway! Gripe, gripe, gripe and it’s my job to give her something to gripe about! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, December 14th:
• Buying local is the trend this year and a great way to do it is to pick up some Middlebury Money! It makes an ideal stocking stuffer or gift for your kids’ teachers. It’s simply ideal for that someone in your life who is nearly impossible to buy for. Look to buy Middlebury Money at The National Bank of Middlebury, The Vermont Book Shop and The Middlebury Inn!
Upon receipt of our electic bill this week, my husband and I have reason to pat ourselves or each other on the back. We are officially using less electricity than we did this time last year. How we did it, was a few choices and sacrifices we put in motion, and everyone one of them not as painful as we thought they’d be. Our hot water heater is now set on 120 degrees, Its colder out, but that doesn’t mean the water needs to be hotter. We also make use of our ceiling fans. We set them on reverse which circulates warm air near the ceiling back down to your living space. We have high ceilings, the fans are a must! And then our simplest sacrifice has been keeping a better eye on the thermostat. Though I’m making more use of my sweater collection, we are not using as much energy when we keep the temperature a bit cooler. The biggest sacrifice there is listening to my fourteen year old complain, but that’s pretty much par for the course, anyway! Gripe, gripe, gripe and it’s my job to give her something to gripe about! This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Go Green Tips for December 13th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Mondday, December 13th:
• Re-use idea alert! Still have last year’s holiday cards? Use them this year for colorful gift tags. Use serrated scissors to cut out interesting images and dress up your wrapping this year! Better yet, assign that fun to your child!
My husband and I went to the first of our planned holiday parties this past weekend, we had a lovely time…but it got me thinking about ways we can make our holiday festivities a bit more environmentally friendly, without sacrificing the fun factor. First…do a potluck! It’s human nature to be more relaxed and enjoy a party when you’ve contributed to the effort. Tell friends to bring a dish or some kind of goodie and encourage them to carry the casserole in a reusable dish. A pretty dish adds charm to your table, unlike an aluminum foil disposable pan. That’s an eyesore. Also, help your friends arrange a carpool to your party. Perhaps, if one of your buddies is a non-drinker, they might be willing to handle the job of Chauffeur, so that others can imbibe without adding to the danger of our roadways later on in the evening. Not only that, they’d all save on fuel and lessen their impact. And don’t forget to have non-alcoholic drinking options available. Something other than what comes in a can. Spiced eggnog or a holiday punch would be great choices. Green can be festive on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Mondday, December 13th:
• Re-use idea alert! Still have last year’s holiday cards? Use them this year for colorful gift tags. Use serrated scissors to cut out interesting images and dress up your wrapping this year! Better yet, assign that fun to your child!
My husband and I went to the first of our planned holiday parties this past weekend, we had a lovely time…but it got me thinking about ways we can make our holiday festivities a bit more environmentally friendly, without sacrificing the fun factor. First…do a potluck! It’s human nature to be more relaxed and enjoy a party when you’ve contributed to the effort. Tell friends to bring a dish or some kind of goodie and encourage them to carry the casserole in a reusable dish. A pretty dish adds charm to your table, unlike an aluminum foil disposable pan. That’s an eyesore. Also, help your friends arrange a carpool to your party. Perhaps, if one of your buddies is a non-drinker, they might be willing to handle the job of Chauffeur, so that others can imbibe without adding to the danger of our roadways later on in the evening. Not only that, they’d all save on fuel and lessen their impact. And don’t forget to have non-alcoholic drinking options available. Something other than what comes in a can. Spiced eggnog or a holiday punch would be great choices. Green can be festive on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Go Green Tips for December 10th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 10th:
• Road salt is a must when it comes to getting from point A to point B without ending up in a ditch, but when it comes to your sidewalk, try to use either sand or CMA which are a bit more eco friendly and don’t harm plantlife.
Since the snow hit, my husband has bemoaned the fact that we don’t own a snowblower or a plow. Sorry honey. Instead, the poor guy goes out with his handy dandy shovel and starts the painful process. He’s six foot four, so it’s even more back breaking. Today, though, I received an email from a listener about a super cool wheeled shovel. Have you ever heard of it? It’s called the Sno Wovel Wheeled Snow Shovel. You push it ahead of you and it pivots up and down to shovel a line of snow and then you lift up the shovel and throw the snow onto a pile at the end of your line. Does that make sense? I like it because there’s no noise or fuel required and it’s a lot easier on the back. You have to check it out! I’ll put the website link up on my blog on 921wvtk.com. Take a look…what an awesome gift idea!! Saving fuel and our backs on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 10th:
• Road salt is a must when it comes to getting from point A to point B without ending up in a ditch, but when it comes to your sidewalk, try to use either sand or CMA which are a bit more eco friendly and don’t harm plantlife.
Since the snow hit, my husband has bemoaned the fact that we don’t own a snowblower or a plow. Sorry honey. Instead, the poor guy goes out with his handy dandy shovel and starts the painful process. He’s six foot four, so it’s even more back breaking. Today, though, I received an email from a listener about a super cool wheeled shovel. Have you ever heard of it? It’s called the Sno Wovel Wheeled Snow Shovel. You push it ahead of you and it pivots up and down to shovel a line of snow and then you lift up the shovel and throw the snow onto a pile at the end of your line. Does that make sense? I like it because there’s no noise or fuel required and it’s a lot easier on the back. You have to check it out! I’ll put the website link up on my blog on 921wvtk.com. Take a look…what an awesome gift idea!! Saving fuel and our backs on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Go Green Tips for December 10th
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 10th:
• Road salt is a must when it comes to getting from point A to point B without ending up in a ditch, but when it comes to your sidewalk, try to use either sand or CMA which are a bit more eco friendly and don’t harm plantlife.
Since the snow hit, my husband has bemoaned the fact that we don’t own a snowblower or a plow. Sorry honey. Instead, the poor guy goes out with his handy dandy shovel and starts the painful process. He’s six foot four, so it’s even more back breaking. Today, though, I received an email from a listener about a super cool wheeled shovel. Have you ever heard of it? It’s called the Sno Wovel Wheeled Snow Shovel. You push it ahead of you and it pivots up and down to shovel a line of snow and then you lift up the shovel and throw the snow onto a pile at the end of your line. Does that make sense? I like it because there’s no noise or fuel required and it’s a lot easier on the back. You have to check it out! I’ll put the website link up on my blog on 921wvtk.com. Take a look…what an awesome gift idea!! Saving fuel and our backs on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 10th:
• Road salt is a must when it comes to getting from point A to point B without ending up in a ditch, but when it comes to your sidewalk, try to use either sand or CMA which are a bit more eco friendly and don’t harm plantlife.
Since the snow hit, my husband has bemoaned the fact that we don’t own a snowblower or a plow. Sorry honey. Instead, the poor guy goes out with his handy dandy shovel and starts the painful process. He’s six foot four, so it’s even more back breaking. Today, though, I received an email from a listener about a super cool wheeled shovel. Have you ever heard of it? It’s called the Sno Wovel Wheeled Snow Shovel. You push it ahead of you and it pivots up and down to shovel a line of snow and then you lift up the shovel and throw the snow onto a pile at the end of your line. Does that make sense? I like it because there’s no noise or fuel required and it’s a lot easier on the back. You have to check it out! I’ll put the website link up on my blog on 921wvtk.com. Take a look…what an awesome gift idea!! Saving fuel and our backs on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Go Green Tips for December 9th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, December 9th:
• Keeping an eye towards getting the most bang for your buck: adjust the temperature in your refrigerator and freezer. Of all household appliances, refrigerators use the most electricity. You can maximize the efficiency by setting your fridge at 37 degrees and your freezer at 0.
Many have trouble imagining the generosity of a bank but I received a press release today that I’d like to share concerning just such a thing. People’s United Bank, formerly Chittenden Bank, has just donated fifteen thousand dollars to the CVPS Shareheat Fund. The People’s United Bank donation will go into a pool of funds that will be used to match customer donations to the heating assistance program. Customer donations, along with the matching dollars, are distributed to five community action agencies across the state to assist those in need; and this season, more Vermonters than ever will be feeling the pinch when it comes to heating their homes. I’m often preaching to turn down your heat to save money, but so many of our neighbors face the bleak reality of no heat at all. CVPS Shareheat is a program of last resort for over 1,000 Vermont families each year. Funds are available to assist people who face heating emergencies, often because they never expected to need assistance so they didn’t prepare, or they lost their job. CVPS Shareheat is for those who have exhausted all other available assistance and options. If you know someone who fits this description, please encourage them to call their local community action agency to get the assistance they need. This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, December 9th:
• Keeping an eye towards getting the most bang for your buck: adjust the temperature in your refrigerator and freezer. Of all household appliances, refrigerators use the most electricity. You can maximize the efficiency by setting your fridge at 37 degrees and your freezer at 0.
Many have trouble imagining the generosity of a bank but I received a press release today that I’d like to share concerning just such a thing. People’s United Bank, formerly Chittenden Bank, has just donated fifteen thousand dollars to the CVPS Shareheat Fund. The People’s United Bank donation will go into a pool of funds that will be used to match customer donations to the heating assistance program. Customer donations, along with the matching dollars, are distributed to five community action agencies across the state to assist those in need; and this season, more Vermonters than ever will be feeling the pinch when it comes to heating their homes. I’m often preaching to turn down your heat to save money, but so many of our neighbors face the bleak reality of no heat at all. CVPS Shareheat is a program of last resort for over 1,000 Vermont families each year. Funds are available to assist people who face heating emergencies, often because they never expected to need assistance so they didn’t prepare, or they lost their job. CVPS Shareheat is for those who have exhausted all other available assistance and options. If you know someone who fits this description, please encourage them to call their local community action agency to get the assistance they need. This is the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Go Green Tips for December 8th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, December 8th:
• What’s your hurry? Driving 10 mph above 60 is like adding nearly 50 cents to the price of a gallon of gas, since higher speed equals more guzzling.
Have you made out your Christmas list yet? I think I’ve already mentioned my daughter producing hers after some time spent on the computer. It was footnoted, itemized, and had labeled pictures attached. Anyway, some great, green suggestions for inexpensive gifts: a new travel coffee mug, everyone could always use one more of those! It would mean more of us using less of those disposable coffee cups! If your child doesn’t already have a copy of Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax”, that’s a wonderful gift to reinforce the issue of preserving our natural resources. It’s one of my daughter’s favorite books! A gift certificate for local shopping, some Middlebury Money or a gift card from the local coop would make anyone a happy recipient! If you have a green gift idea you’d like to share, feel free to email it to me: sarah@921wvtk.com! Gifting green on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, December 8th:
• What’s your hurry? Driving 10 mph above 60 is like adding nearly 50 cents to the price of a gallon of gas, since higher speed equals more guzzling.
Have you made out your Christmas list yet? I think I’ve already mentioned my daughter producing hers after some time spent on the computer. It was footnoted, itemized, and had labeled pictures attached. Anyway, some great, green suggestions for inexpensive gifts: a new travel coffee mug, everyone could always use one more of those! It would mean more of us using less of those disposable coffee cups! If your child doesn’t already have a copy of Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax”, that’s a wonderful gift to reinforce the issue of preserving our natural resources. It’s one of my daughter’s favorite books! A gift certificate for local shopping, some Middlebury Money or a gift card from the local coop would make anyone a happy recipient! If you have a green gift idea you’d like to share, feel free to email it to me: sarah@921wvtk.com! Gifting green on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Go Green Tips for December 7th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, December 7th:
• As the temperature drops, so should your thermostat! Especially if you have guest, more people in the house, more body heat! And if the oven is busy baking goodies, it can be set even lower, still!
• Looking to weatherize your attic? Don’t miss the free home efficiency workshop this Wednesday night at 7pm in the Illsley Library’s conference room in Middlebury. It’s presented by Fred Lugano, a local weatherization expert and author. Go to 921wvtk.com for more info!
Just taking a headcount: who had cold ankles last night as they trudged out of work, into the snow yesterday? Yes, my hand is up but I wore my boots today! And you know, I have no excuse, I hear the Weather Channel’s very accurate reports twice an hour, for heavens sake! Anyway, enough about the bubble I live in. Now that we are nearly knee deep in the white stuff, time to talk winterization! Did you know that drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use? It’s an easy problem to correct, start simple: plug up a drafty door with a rolled-up towel, or get creative, sew up a tube and make a googly-eyed draft snake or long skinny Santa Claus for a festive accent piece. For a few bucks, you can insulate windows with shrink film and seal gaps with caulking. Of course, if you have a bigger budget, you can further reduce airflow, install storm windows and doors, which could save up to 45% of energy. Shiver not and waste not on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, December 7th:
• As the temperature drops, so should your thermostat! Especially if you have guest, more people in the house, more body heat! And if the oven is busy baking goodies, it can be set even lower, still!
• Looking to weatherize your attic? Don’t miss the free home efficiency workshop this Wednesday night at 7pm in the Illsley Library’s conference room in Middlebury. It’s presented by Fred Lugano, a local weatherization expert and author. Go to 921wvtk.com for more info!
Just taking a headcount: who had cold ankles last night as they trudged out of work, into the snow yesterday? Yes, my hand is up but I wore my boots today! And you know, I have no excuse, I hear the Weather Channel’s very accurate reports twice an hour, for heavens sake! Anyway, enough about the bubble I live in. Now that we are nearly knee deep in the white stuff, time to talk winterization! Did you know that drafts can waste 5% to 30% of your energy use? It’s an easy problem to correct, start simple: plug up a drafty door with a rolled-up towel, or get creative, sew up a tube and make a googly-eyed draft snake or long skinny Santa Claus for a festive accent piece. For a few bucks, you can insulate windows with shrink film and seal gaps with caulking. Of course, if you have a bigger budget, you can further reduce airflow, install storm windows and doors, which could save up to 45% of energy. Shiver not and waste not on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Addison Repertory Theater/December 6
If you'd like more information about the ART program at Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury or would like to make a donation that will enable "Peter to Fly" in their upcoming production of "Peter Pan", feel free to visit their website:
addisonrepertory.com
or email the following: Steve Small or Candace Burkle
addisonrepertory.com
or email the following: Steve Small or Candace Burkle
Go Green Tips for December 6th
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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, December 6th:
• Thinking of dropping the holiday cards in the recycling bin after they’re read, re-read and enjoyed. Make sure they have nothing attached that’s not recyclable. For instance, if the card speaks or sings to you, it’s not recyclable.
Eighteen shopping days left to get it all done. My husband and I were out and about yesterday, trying to at least, make a dent. We did, but just barely! Since gas prices are rising once again, many are opting to simply shop online this year, to avoid the long trip to the mall. That’s okay, if you’ve got the room on your credit card, but watch out, they get you on shipping. I’m really trying to keep it local as much as possible, our local merchants could really use the business. These days, consumers aren’t the only ones who are suffering. The businesses that flock our main streets take a hit when we take what few dollars we have elsewhere. Some might tell them to lower their prices to bring the consumer back in, but that’s not as easily done as said. The bigger the store, the bigger the deals, but service and quality is what you have to be willing to sacrifice. I’m not so sure the trade off is worth it. Pondering…on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Monday, December 6th:
• Thinking of dropping the holiday cards in the recycling bin after they’re read, re-read and enjoyed. Make sure they have nothing attached that’s not recyclable. For instance, if the card speaks or sings to you, it’s not recyclable.
Eighteen shopping days left to get it all done. My husband and I were out and about yesterday, trying to at least, make a dent. We did, but just barely! Since gas prices are rising once again, many are opting to simply shop online this year, to avoid the long trip to the mall. That’s okay, if you’ve got the room on your credit card, but watch out, they get you on shipping. I’m really trying to keep it local as much as possible, our local merchants could really use the business. These days, consumers aren’t the only ones who are suffering. The businesses that flock our main streets take a hit when we take what few dollars we have elsewhere. Some might tell them to lower their prices to bring the consumer back in, but that’s not as easily done as said. The bigger the store, the bigger the deals, but service and quality is what you have to be willing to sacrifice. I’m not so sure the trade off is worth it. Pondering…on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Audrey Butler/ Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont/December 3rd
If you'd like to contact Audrey, inquire about volunteering or donate an item for the 3rd Annual WVTK Radio Auction on Tuesday, December 7th, call:
1-802-775-1686 or 1-800-565-0972
or visit their website: www.epilepsyvt.org.
1-802-775-1686 or 1-800-565-0972
or visit their website: www.epilepsyvt.org.
Go Green tips for December 3rd
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 3rd:
• A friend of mine’s daughter bought a plain canvas bag for a buck and then decorated it with holiday decorations. She gave it to her mom and told her it’s her official Christmas shopping bag! It’s good sized to handle a load of gifts, that kid is smart!
• Remember the power strip for holiday decorations! That way you just have flip one switch to turn them all off!
It’s a Very Merry Middlebury Weekend, here at 92.1 WVTK. Tomorrow, in addition to all the fun activities happening in Downtown Middlebury, the Better Middlebury Partnership is also featuring free gift wrap service at 51 Main from 10am to 1pm. Volunteers will wrap any present bought in the town of Middlebury. You just have to show your receipt. That’s a great way to save your self some money this year, not buying all that wrapping paper! Now, if you insist on the personal touch and really want to do it yourself, here’s a couple of alternatives to buying one time use paper. You can repurpose newspapers, magazines, or old posters or maps to wrap up something special in a special way. Even better, turn bandanas or pillowcases into furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloths) or deliver gifts in a reusable bag or even a handmade purse, sort of a gift within a gift!. If every family wrapped just three gifts this way, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields. Wrapping it up on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Friday, December 3rd:
• A friend of mine’s daughter bought a plain canvas bag for a buck and then decorated it with holiday decorations. She gave it to her mom and told her it’s her official Christmas shopping bag! It’s good sized to handle a load of gifts, that kid is smart!
• Remember the power strip for holiday decorations! That way you just have flip one switch to turn them all off!
It’s a Very Merry Middlebury Weekend, here at 92.1 WVTK. Tomorrow, in addition to all the fun activities happening in Downtown Middlebury, the Better Middlebury Partnership is also featuring free gift wrap service at 51 Main from 10am to 1pm. Volunteers will wrap any present bought in the town of Middlebury. You just have to show your receipt. That’s a great way to save your self some money this year, not buying all that wrapping paper! Now, if you insist on the personal touch and really want to do it yourself, here’s a couple of alternatives to buying one time use paper. You can repurpose newspapers, magazines, or old posters or maps to wrap up something special in a special way. Even better, turn bandanas or pillowcases into furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloths) or deliver gifts in a reusable bag or even a handmade purse, sort of a gift within a gift!. If every family wrapped just three gifts this way, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields. Wrapping it up on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Go Green tips for December 2nd
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, December 2nd:
• I asked my daughter yesterday to make out her Christmas list for Santa and she immediately went to the computer to not only write the list, but to include pictures of some of the items so Santa will know exactly what to get her. The days of crayons and construction paper are over, I guess!
• Did you know you can arrange with your bank to receive your statement online? It’s a great way to save paper and clutter around the desk!
I told my husband this morning I wanted to start our holiday decorating earlier this year-this evening, to be specific. That’s not normal for me, I usually don’t get into the holiday mood until the third week of December, but with the economy and current events in the news, I’m feeling the need for jingle bells, garland and the smell of a pine tree in my living room. Know the feeling? As they sang in the show, Mame, I need a little Christmas or I guess, any holiday would do. Of course, I’m not encouraging anyone to head out and buy brand new decorations. That would be somewhat counter productive! Instead, I love to find ways to use what we already have in a new way. Do you have any plain Christmas ball ornaments? With some Elmers Glue and glitter, your kids, with your help, could make brand new decorations for the tree this year. The old popcorn chain, go one step further and put a bit of glue and glitter on pieces of popcorn, not all just some to accent the chain. It’ll really catch the lights of the tree! Do you love to display holiday cards? Don’t put them in one spot this year, instead distribute them throughout the house, they can add to the festive atmosphere! Lots of decorating ideas and all of them free! Jingle all the way on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, December 2nd:
• I asked my daughter yesterday to make out her Christmas list for Santa and she immediately went to the computer to not only write the list, but to include pictures of some of the items so Santa will know exactly what to get her. The days of crayons and construction paper are over, I guess!
• Did you know you can arrange with your bank to receive your statement online? It’s a great way to save paper and clutter around the desk!
I told my husband this morning I wanted to start our holiday decorating earlier this year-this evening, to be specific. That’s not normal for me, I usually don’t get into the holiday mood until the third week of December, but with the economy and current events in the news, I’m feeling the need for jingle bells, garland and the smell of a pine tree in my living room. Know the feeling? As they sang in the show, Mame, I need a little Christmas or I guess, any holiday would do. Of course, I’m not encouraging anyone to head out and buy brand new decorations. That would be somewhat counter productive! Instead, I love to find ways to use what we already have in a new way. Do you have any plain Christmas ball ornaments? With some Elmers Glue and glitter, your kids, with your help, could make brand new decorations for the tree this year. The old popcorn chain, go one step further and put a bit of glue and glitter on pieces of popcorn, not all just some to accent the chain. It’ll really catch the lights of the tree! Do you love to display holiday cards? Don’t put them in one spot this year, instead distribute them throughout the house, they can add to the festive atmosphere! Lots of decorating ideas and all of them free! Jingle all the way on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Go Green tips for December 1st
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, December 1st:
• Not that I’m preaching anything you haven’t heard before, however, our children may need to be reminded through your actions that the holidays are not about the biggest tree, the most gifts or the heaviest stocking. Time spent together is by far the best memory of the season!
• The holidays often involve a heck of a lot of travel! Over the river and through Rutland, Bristol and Hancock! What? That’s not how that song goes? Think now on how you can conserve your gas and combine your trips!
Holy red and green cow, Batman, It’s December, already! Happy Hanakkah to my friends of the Hebrew faith who will start their celebration this evening. Now, we’re still on the subject of holiday lights and I was asked a very good question through email this morning. John in East Middlebury wants to know if he can recycle his Christmas lights that no longer work. I went to the source, John, and posed your question to Don Magliente at Addison County Solid Waste Management District (addisoncountyrecyles.org). Don told me that if the strings are of the smallest twinkle lights, you know, the very little ones, those can be placed into the scrap metal trailer at the transfer station at no charge. However, If the bulbs are the larger type (or anything larger than the smallest bulbs), then the bulbs would need to be removed, first and thrown out before scrapping the wire. The light strings should never be put into a recycle bin or placed entirely in the trash. Parts are recyclable and should be taken to the transfer station. Thanks, Don and thanks, John for your email. Do you have a question about holiday recycling? Email me, sarah@921wvtk.com! Solving your recycling mysteries on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Wednesday, December 1st:
• Not that I’m preaching anything you haven’t heard before, however, our children may need to be reminded through your actions that the holidays are not about the biggest tree, the most gifts or the heaviest stocking. Time spent together is by far the best memory of the season!
• The holidays often involve a heck of a lot of travel! Over the river and through Rutland, Bristol and Hancock! What? That’s not how that song goes? Think now on how you can conserve your gas and combine your trips!
Holy red and green cow, Batman, It’s December, already! Happy Hanakkah to my friends of the Hebrew faith who will start their celebration this evening. Now, we’re still on the subject of holiday lights and I was asked a very good question through email this morning. John in East Middlebury wants to know if he can recycle his Christmas lights that no longer work. I went to the source, John, and posed your question to Don Magliente at Addison County Solid Waste Management District (addisoncountyrecyles.org). Don told me that if the strings are of the smallest twinkle lights, you know, the very little ones, those can be placed into the scrap metal trailer at the transfer station at no charge. However, If the bulbs are the larger type (or anything larger than the smallest bulbs), then the bulbs would need to be removed, first and thrown out before scrapping the wire. The light strings should never be put into a recycle bin or placed entirely in the trash. Parts are recyclable and should be taken to the transfer station. Thanks, Don and thanks, John for your email. Do you have a question about holiday recycling? Email me, sarah@921wvtk.com! Solving your recycling mysteries on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!
Go Green tips for November 30th
Gotta tip you want to share with Sarah and the Go Green Ride at Five? Email her: sarah@921wvtk.com!
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, November 30th:
• Money tight this year? Join the club! Shop our local second had and resale stores. Nearly new and a fraction of the original price, these gifts are even better because they’re twice loved!!
• Buying battery run toys or gifts this year? Stock up on the rechargeables! They last longer and lessen your impact!
Tomorrow is December first, therefore, we’ll talk holiday decorating, specifically, the tangled strings of lights that we’ll pull out of boxes, try to untangle and then put back into the boxes, utterly defeated. It is from experience that I speak. Yes, I do it, too. What to do with those strings of lights we no longer use, but still work? You can sell them online or trade them in, donate them to a local charity, they might not mind untangling them for you! Keep them to use as a fun night light for a little one or to use to decorate a campground this summer. When you are replacing those tangled strings, double check that the wire on the new set of lights has a holographic “UL Listed” tag (this ensures the product has been tested and evaluated for certification by UL’s laboratories). Keep it safe, when plugging in multiple strings to increase length, do not exceed more then three consecutive strings of lights. It’s better to buy the strings as long a length as you can find. Oh, and don’t forget to turn them off when you leave the house and when you go to bed. As to whether you prefer blinking or sustained lights, I’ll let you decide! (Go blinking!!!!) Happy stringing with the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Tuesday, November 30th:
• Money tight this year? Join the club! Shop our local second had and resale stores. Nearly new and a fraction of the original price, these gifts are even better because they’re twice loved!!
• Buying battery run toys or gifts this year? Stock up on the rechargeables! They last longer and lessen your impact!
Tomorrow is December first, therefore, we’ll talk holiday decorating, specifically, the tangled strings of lights that we’ll pull out of boxes, try to untangle and then put back into the boxes, utterly defeated. It is from experience that I speak. Yes, I do it, too. What to do with those strings of lights we no longer use, but still work? You can sell them online or trade them in, donate them to a local charity, they might not mind untangling them for you! Keep them to use as a fun night light for a little one or to use to decorate a campground this summer. When you are replacing those tangled strings, double check that the wire on the new set of lights has a holographic “UL Listed” tag (this ensures the product has been tested and evaluated for certification by UL’s laboratories). Keep it safe, when plugging in multiple strings to increase length, do not exceed more then three consecutive strings of lights. It’s better to buy the strings as long a length as you can find. Oh, and don’t forget to turn them off when you leave the house and when you go to bed. As to whether you prefer blinking or sustained lights, I’ll let you decide! (Go blinking!!!!) Happy stringing with the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK.
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