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Keeping your life a little greener - Green Tips

Another reason to eat organic

Organic farms emit about 60% less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere compared to conventional farms.

The cost of idling

American drivers use more than 2 billion gallons of fuel each year while idling and idling creates twice the emissions of a car in motion.

 

Talk to the Farmers

Several good things to ask the Farmer at the Market:  Where the farm is located, their philosophy and practices for growing, how to prepare the foods they offer.  Get to know your food--

Early Bird Gets the Goods

The early bird gets the goods so get to the market early before eager chefs, foodies and regulars buy all the good stuff.

 

Another Reason to Heart the Market

Eating locally and seasonally is good for both you and the environment,  but keeping track of what to buy, where it comes from and how to get it can

Wash Your Clothes in Cold

Wash your clothes only in cold water. I don’t use hot water for anything anymore, and our clothes are just as clean. Cost you: zero, zip!

Got Houseplants?

Spend a little on houseplants, get a lot--of oxygen! Plants inside your house both clean the air and provide fresh oxygen.

Naturally Unclog a Drain

Naturally Unclog A Drain With Vinegar, Baking Soda And Water: Pour 2/3 c. baking soda down drain, add 2c. white vinegar.  Let set for 30 min.  Pour tea kettle of

Line Dry Your Clothes

Line dry your clothes.  Yes, hang them. Dryers don’t even come with an “Energy Star” rating - that’s how bad they are in terms of energy consumption.

Compost Your Food Scraps

Compost your food scraps. Small indoor composters are very inexpensive and save a ton of waste from going to the landfill. The newer ones don’t even smell, and worm bins are