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Auld Lang Syne - Actions for a Green Year

TreeNut — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:05:32 -0600

Auld Lang Syne is on my mind today, not only because it's what is traditionally sung at midnight, but because of what it means. Auld Lang Syne is sung at this time because it symbolizes endings and new beginnings. The noise and bustle of the holidays is over and we are entering a hopeful new year. As you look back over the previous year and prepare to ring in the new, think about how you can make your year, your community, and your world better.

Sustainable Environments

TreeNut — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:08:49 -0600

Continuing this mini blog series about everyday actions regular people can take to help create sustainable environments, here are five more tips!

1. Are you still using that old leaf blower? Raking is much better for the planet, not to mention your health! The same is true for a push mower instead of a gas-powered or electric mowers (electricity comes mostly from coal-powered plants, and there is no such thing as 'clean coal').

Pumpkin Doodle — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:15:22 -0500

Salmon Flower Dress

Pumpkin Doodle — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:06:07 -0500

The cutest Organic Cotton Dress. Every little girl would love to wear!

Melissa Recycled Sea Shell Bags

Pumpkin Doodle — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:00:37 -0500

These bags are light weight and go great with day or evening wear!

Environmentally sustainable living made easier

TreeNut — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:07:40 -0500

Here are five more easy actions to live more sustainably!

1. Stop phone book delivery. YellowPagesGoesGreen.org is a movement against unsolicited phone book delivery. Sign up to remove your home or office from receiving telephone directories (beware phony sites; you should see a photo of a mountain at the top of the correct page) . If you need a book, simply call to request one. This will prevent unnecessary waste and save you the trouble of recycling unwanted phone books.

Green Action Now

TreeNut — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:27:30 -0500

Everyone's talking green. It's on the news, in magazines, in newspapers, and on countless websites. There's a lot to know and a lot to be considered, but you don't have to be a rocket scientist, have a green thumb, or let your hair grow and start giving everyone the peace sign. It's very easy to make your everyday life greener and here are five ways you can start right away.

Go green while going back to school

TreeNut — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:07:31 -0500

It has been reported that Aramark Higher Education is instituting a program at college campuses this school year that will divert more than 2 million disposable food containers from landfills. In the same spirit, here are a few suggestions on how to green your kid - or yourself - on the way back to the classroom.

- One of the simplest ways to 'go green' is to take a sack lunch. According to buygreen.com, the average school-age child eating a disposable lunch generates 67 lbs. of waste per school year, which equals 18,760 lbs. of lunch waste for only one average-size elementary school!

Bees disappearing

TreeNut — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:17:32 -0500

Last week I got to see an eye-opening program on PBS about the disappearance of bees worldwide. It was a very informative show about a situation that everyone who's gotten used to eating more than just a few kinds of grain should know about.

At the time of the production of this program, Silence of the Bees, a condition called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) had emptied beehives in 35 states and from Europe to South America. Bees were disappearing and no one knew why.

Plant Fall Gardens

TreeNut — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:26:27 -0500

Check out the timeline of tasks from the August/September issue of Mother Earth News. Look up the date of your first killing frost (FKF), if you don't already know it, and you're ready to go!

Shampoo and hair conditioners can be reused too!

Tikkitavi — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:14:22 -0500

I have quite a bit of of old stuff in my house which used to serve a purpose but is now useless. Recycling some of it is a no-brainer, yet some items requires creative thinking. For instance - what to do with shampoos or hair conditioners that didn't quite match my hair type?

Here are a few ideas...

Eco friendly cell phones

TreeNut — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:13:34 -0500

Cell phones are ubiquitous accessories these days, almost appendages for some of us. Have you ever considered the impact your constant connectedness could have? For instance does your provider do any of the following:

- Donate regularly to Greenpeace, Defenders of Wildlife, Doctors Without Borders, and Natural Resources Defense Council?

- Oppose drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the last pristine wildernesses? ...

Installing a Rain Barrel

Tikkitavi — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:59:00 -0500

About a month ago I've purchased a rain barrel from clean air gardening, and here is the installation video - installing a rain barrel is really easy!

This 55 gallon rain barrel has been in use for about a month now, and has worked really well so far.. as long as there is rain : ). Unfortunately this is an exceptionally hot summer here in TX, and we didn't have any rain in the last 10 days, so the barrel has been sitting empty, and I am back to using the spigot to water my garden...

Big Hairy Deal

TreeNut — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:44:01 -0500

Here's an innovative approach to 'reduce, reuse, recycle.' Hair stylist Phil McCrory has created hair mats (made from clippings from salons) to clean up oil spills and act as fertilizers/weed barriers.

Little Green Books for You and Me

TreeNut — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:49:43 -0500

Is your kid green?

Simon & Schuster may be able to help with that. They have a new eco-friendly line of children's novelty and story books aimed at parents and children looking to learn more about the environment.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag, that is)

TreeNut — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:40:19 -0500

Why?, you ask, since the store provides bags for you. Or maybe you're one of those well-meaning souls who takes them faithfully...and leaves them in the car.

ClearWave

Field Controls — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:36:48 -0500

Environmentally friendly. Conditions water without salt or chemicals. Uses very little energy and easy to install.

Multivitamin & Multimineral Powder

Shaklee : Create Your Health — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:23:28 -0500

One of the most comprehensive infant-toddler supplements available, it contains prebiotics to help promote a healthy immune system and bundles of vitamin D to support strong bones and teeth.

Massage Oil

Shaklee : Create Your Health — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:19:05 -0500

Perfect for massaging baby or moisturizing after a bath. With organic sunflower oil, lavender, and chamomile to moisturize and smooth. 99% Natural, 99% Organic.

Diaper Rash Cream

Shaklee : Create Your Health — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:16:31 -0500

Naturally soothing. Zinc Oxide protects baby's delicate skin from wetness, keeping skin healthy and dry, and helps heal diaper rash. 99% Natural. 78% Organic.