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green living: Reduce : Reuse : RECYCLE...Crayons? - 10/14/08 04:34 PM
A post to a local Freecycle group brought my attention to this creative little idea. Most homes with kids tend to have a stock of crayons...so what happens when they wear down into tiny pieces or get broken? Of course, most will probably toss them out.
How about recycling those little bits into fun-shaped multicolored crayons? Many people use muffin tins, candy or jello molds, or individual mini cake tins to melt down crayon pieces at low heat. A Martha Stewart webpage seems to be a resource that many refer to.
If you just want to dispose of crayon bits, try the "National … (6 comments)
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green living: Spend $14 to save hundreds of $ - 10/11/08 08:47 AM
One small thing we can all do to reduce our energy costs is to check our homes for air leakage and places where heated or cooled air is not getting where it's supposed to go.
Here's a great tip for sealing air leaks from an agent who has become more aware of potential energy waste in his own home's heating and cooling system.
Do this now before things cool down around Central Ohio, and save!
Via Mike Hogan, MBA, EcoBroker:
Would you spend $14 to save yourself Hundreds of $ over the course of a year. Here's how...
After … (5 comments)
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green living: Back to the Future with Renewable Energy -> Green Ohio Jobs? - 09/26/08 05:16 PM
Isn't it interesting that old ways of harnessing energy from our planet are coming back into style after years out of the spotlight? Some of the older - and cleaner - forms of converting kinetic energy to electrical energy are getting another look.
Most who are interested in Green concepts know about the renewed interest in wind energy using sleek, futuristic-looking windmills that are very different in style from the old ones we remember from Don Quixote movies and depictions of the Netherlands.
Another old standby, hydroelectric power, is also getting some attention - in this case for its potential … (9 comments)
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green living: Let Me Show You The GREEN - 09/21/08 04:40 PM
This is only one of the many possibilities for Building Green here in Central Ohio. This neighborhood is in Licking Heights Schools - there are several more communities to choose from where you may build one of about 40 different plans.
The model home at Creekstone is the builder's newest and includes the Green features standard in all their homes.
Interested in something even better than Energy Star?
Want to cancel out some down payment with a Work Equity program that's been in place for years?
Get in touch with me and let's get started!
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green living: Better Air Quality in Your Home...One Meaning of GREEN - 09/21/08 03:15 PM
There's no doubt that you'll be hearing more and more about Green from now on...Green Living, Green Building, Going Green. "Green" is a blanket term incorporating several practices that are aimed at making our environment healthier - from a more responsible, sustainable use of our natural resources and a reduction of waste, to a less toxic atmosphere both outdoors and in.
"Green" can directly impact our health as we reduce the pollution we come into contact with. One method of doing this is improving the air inside those boxes we call homes. Did you know that indoor air can be 4-5 times … (3 comments)
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green living: Growing "Green Collar Jobs" in Ohio - 09/12/08 08:56 AM
Whether you "believe in" global warming or not, there are good arguments to be made in support of building a less toxic environment, reducing waste, and reducing the production of things like plastic that never break down completely.
With the increasing interest in moving away from wasteful, toxic side effects of business practices that are still rooted in the 19th Century model of the Industrial Revolution, our new "green collar" job sector is going to grow. Emerging growth sectors which provide new-tech jobs is a happy feature of our relatively fast-moving response to new information about the big picture beyond our … (4 comments)
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green living: Green Homes are WEIRD...right? (Building Green in Columbus, Ohio) - 09/10/08 02:46 PM
When you hear about "Green" homes...are you thinking about something built out of straw?
Do you think you're signing up to become a hippie if you build Green? Will your deed restrictions require a home-grown garden of organic veggies? Will there be somebody timing all your showers to make sure you save water?
What about the way these houses look...will they be some kind of weird-looking yurt?
.... And WHAT WILL THE NEIGHBORS THINK??!
...Relax.
Green homes don't have to look any different from a "regular" home. (It is true that in some areas, homes can be built with … (3 comments)
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green living: Building GREEN in Columbus Ohio - 08/19/08 07:14 PM
I believe that "green" building practices are a true wave of the future. Today I attended another class on green building to make sure that I'm keeping current on local initiatives and practices in the industry. It was given by a builder in our area who is committed to building green at all of their price points.
Around ActiveRain I have said that I don't like to make predictions. What I mean is that when something is essentially guesswork (such as when we'll begin seeing more of a seller's market...who knows?), I don't bother. Some things, however, can be seen as clear trends. … (0 comments)
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green living: Recycling so that others may reuse - Do good while decluttering - 06/26/08 06:04 PM
Last night, our metro area experienced major thunderstorms and tornado warnings. Rain poured, lightning flashed constantly (and hit nearby - loudly!), and tornado sirens sounded...for at least 3 hours, starting in earnest at about midnight. What's an awake Realtor to do but check weather.com for updates, wondering when she and her husband can get back to sleep??
While I was viewing the website, I noticed a link to an article on 10 things to Recycle That You Never Thought You Could. I'm really interested in the green movement, and practice the 3 R's of reducing, reusing, and recycling in daily life.
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