Have you noticed a change in recycling in your community? Our local center recently changed what they accept. They no longer receive paper, catalogs, magazines, cardboard that is not corrugated, and tin cans. Plus, you can no longer just dump aluminum cans into a bin as a … [Read more...]
Earth Day, Earth Month, Earth Year
How are you celebrating the Earth Day or Earth Month this year? I love Earth Day has morphed into Earth Month. I propose Earth Year! Photo credit: woodleywonderworks via Foter.com / CC BY I began my Earth Month celebrations by putting a deposit down on a Tesla! I am so … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: How About Lifting the Toilet Seat?!
Regarding paper products, when it comes to toilet paper buy recycled, when it comes to tissues use a hanky, and when it comes to napkins use these guys. Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, … [Read more...]
Green Gifts from VivaTerra: Recycled Wine Decanter
This mama's best friend may be red wine. I hate to admit it, but it gets me through homework at times, helps me relax in the evening, or is just a blessed beverage to enjoy with friends. It may be too late to order a gift for Christmas delivery, but you can always buy … [Read more...]
Natural Home: Use Tiny Minerals to Soften Clothes
I have never been one to use a fabric softener, but then again, I commit the laundry green sin of using my dryer because I am lazy and don't like stiff crunchy clothes. It's not every load that I use the dryer for, but maybe if I used fabric softener, the air dried clothes would … [Read more...]