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We have been encouraged to recycle for several years now. the more you do it, the easier it gets. You may have curbside pick up of sorted items, or you may have single stream recycling pick up. Many communities have consumers sort their recyclables by rules set by the recyclable buyers.

Your public works department will have lists of approved recyclables available for your specific locale, and bins to put items in. It is good manners as well as good sense to rinse out food containers. If you Read the rest of this entry »

As women, we are expected to be more nurturing and care more about the condition of our planet than the other sex. It’s a gross generalization, but like it or not, women are frequently expected to take the lead in living a greener lifestyle. One of the pastimes that fit this stereotype is gardening. Gardening is considered the idle hobby of the woman who’s quietly raised her kids and now has extra time to care for a garden. The truth is, many busy, active Read the rest of this entry »

There are several ways that you can conserve energy and keep more money in your wallet while doing so. Some of the simplest ways to do this are ideas that some may not think about.
One way to conserve energy is with your washing machine. You can save about 150 pounds of CO2 for gas water heaters and 500 pounds for electric heaters per year by turning the water setting to either cold or warm instead of hot.
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Consumption of nonrenewable energy sources has a huge impact on our environment. Establishing good energy conservation habits today, will help to provide a healthier environment for our children.

Integrating energy conservation habits into our daily routine does not have to be difficult. We can start with small steps, like turning lights off, and monitoring heating and cooling. Information and conservation advice is widely available today, and is easily found on line.

Energy conservation not only improves the environment, Read the rest of this entry »