Category Archives for "Green Home"
January 21, 2010
- in Green Home , Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Easy Ways to Improve Your Recycling Habits
Even those of us who recycle can improve our habits. There are easy things you can do to make your recycling efforts more efficient and effective. Here are some ideas. The Three R’s It’s not reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic anymore! The three R’s with regard to recycling are keys to improving your habits: Reduce, Re-use, […]
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January 17, 2010
- in Green Home , Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
How To Raise an Eco-Conscious Teenager
You can encourage your teenager to be eco-conscious. Beginning early is optimal, but not essential. No matter what age your child is, it’s not too late to teach them about the environment. Here are eight practical steps you can take.
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January 16, 2010
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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How To Live With Less Stuff
Most of us are surrounded by stuff. The problem is so rampant that there are numerous self-help books and even TV shows to show us how to organize all of it. But it is possible, even fulfilling, to let go of the mass-consumption mentality and make the change to a simpler lifestyle. Here are some […]
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January 15, 2010
- in Green Home , Natural Beauty by Alexis Rodrigo
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Eco-Friendly Shoes: What They Are and Where Can I Find Them
The term “eco-conscious” refers to environmental awareness. Eco-conscious shoes are shoes manufactured with the environment in mind, by using sustainable, eco-friendly methods and materials. On a more general level, eco-conscious shoes can simply be footwear that lessens waste, such as wearing repaired or refurbished shoes rather than buying new ones. Here are some characteristics of […]
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January 11, 2010
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Unusual Items that Can Be Recycled
Recycling does not necessarily denote dropping off aluminum cans, plastic and glass containers, and paper at your local recycling center. While such recycling is great, there are unusual items that can be recycled and creative methods for doing so. * Build stuff! This is where recycling can get really fun. Old paint containers can be […]
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