Eco Tuesday's
« Previous Entries Next Entries » Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008Eco Tuesday: Buy in bulk
When shopping, buying in bulk saves in multiple ways.
Cuts down on packaging since there’s one bulk package instead of multiple individually packaged items. This means you’re using less paper, cardboard, plastic and all the other over done packaging materials.
You drive back and forth to the store less often so you save there too.
Not to mention, […]
Eco Tuesday: Reusable Bottles
Reusable bottles
Reusable bottles save you money as well as precious natural resources by cutting down on the trillions of cans and bottles trashed each year.
When looking for reusable bottles look for these features:
# Safe alternative to polycarbonate (#7) - do not leach toxins like BPA
# Durable, light-weight & great looking - 100% recyclable
# Made with […]
Eco Tuesday: PowerPockets
PowerPockets use the latest in “Thin-Film” solar energy technology to quickly and efficiently turn sunshine into electricity. Great for charging mobile phones, games, PDA’s and any other 12 Volt electronic device - and when you’re done, hide it away easily!
You can even use it to jump your ATV or bike. If you’re not going to […]
Eco Tuesday: Hybrid’s & Accessories
Ok, now that you’ve done the smart environmentally friendly thing and bought yourself a new Hybrid car, you can “pimp” it with all kinds of neat accessories ranging from bike racks, floor mats to body kits and more.
I personally love the Toyota Prius which starts at around $21K and hey you do get tax credit […]
Eco Tuesday’s: Game Time
Here’s an idea that’ll not only give you family time but save electric.
Enjoy a game of Bioviva instead of watching tv for an evening. You’ll conserve energy and get to have some quality fun with your family. It’s a win win for family & environment.
According to the site:
The original Bioviva board game, the most recognized […]
Eco Tuesday’s: Green, eco-friendly gift wrapping
The holidays are quickly approaching, not to mention the monthly birthday’s, baby showers, and other occasions you give gifts on.There are wrapping papers and gift bags that are either 100% recycled product or gift bags that are made with Tree Free kenaf, a much better option than the typical wrapping paper.
This bag was made with […]
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008Buy Green Back to School Supplies
Sadly, it’s almost time for some of us to send out children back to school
As much as I don’t like the thought, I have to accept it’s soon time to start buying school supplies. I’m buying green supplies, my DD insists on it so she can help spread the word in middle school […]
Eco Tuesday: Swap, Sell or Donate
If you have something you no longer want or need, consider swapping it, selling it or donating it.
It keeps the item from landfill and trash and enables someone else to use your item without having to buy brand new, thus extending the life of the item and minimizing trash
There are places online you […]
Eco Tuesday: Lowering utility bill & Tankless Water Heater
Heating water in your household accounts to close to 13% of your utility bill.
There are ways to reduce that:
Set your thermostat on the heater to about 130 degrees.
You could insulate your existing heater with heater blankets, insulate the pipes connecting to the heater as well.
Or invest in a tankless or solar water heater. Initially they […]
8 Ways to Green Your Independence Day
In this article there are 8 tips to have a green Independence Day.
http://www.enn.com/lifestyle/article/37516