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Here we are in the middle of May, still loaded down with our grown children's excess stuff left over from their moves. Stuff they think they need but haven't used in years. Like us, they have all this "stuff" that encumbers our life. Maybe it's just me, but Springtime brings out … (3 comments)
Take the Pledge to Reduce Bottled Water Waste!
I would like to invite you to send your empty ink and toner cartridges to PetsMart Charities. Your empty ink and toner cartridges can make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. Each empty ink and toner cartridge is directly donated to PetsMart Charities to support their lifesaving work. 100% of … (4 comments)
So, guess what I have been consciously attempting to do....eliminate plastic bags from my life. I received as a gift a re-usable eco-bag to be used instead of plastic grocery bags (which are derived from fossil fuels). Here's the catch though- I ALWAYS FORGET IT!
Please click on the link below if you would like to view my April GreenAZ Newsletter: 
I went to a meet-up group today at one of our two remaining independent bookstores. There is a group that meets there every Saturday afternoon to knit and/or crochet. In the course of the conversation one of the other group members who is the same age as I am made a … (0 comments)
Today, I attended an event called the "Shred and Fed." This event was held by Coldwell Banker Old Pasadena Office, located in Old Town Pasadena. It was a HIT.The agents of the office hires a reputable secure and disposal/recycling company to get rid of your e-waste and paper/files. Such as: computer, … (1 comments)
I'm not a "greenpeace" radical. I'm not into peace, love and granola. Every year I go on my family vacation in the Rocky Mountains, I am a hippie for a day or two in Boulder Colorado. I'm just a Conservative dude minding his own business. Greenpeace and those groups belong on a … (3 comments)
This is almost as cool as "do not call." The credit cards offers many of us receive weekly can be stopped. Here's what they say on the opt-out website:
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Since it is Earth Day I am asking you to do something good for the earth today. Choose something from the list below or come up with your own. Below is a list of 10 things that you can do to go green right now this very moment! 
Earth Day 2008 
Springtime is not the only "green" thing in town! It seems like everyone is jumping on the environmental wagon. Some people would like to join in this movement, but they aren't sure what they can do. 
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This morning a very good friend and neighbor of mine (thanks, Chrisy!) spent several hours dividing up some perennials and moving them to new homes in her yard and mine. 
Ever feel like you're literally throwing away money when you print from a Web site and discard those annoying extra pages containing a Web address or footer information? GreenPrint's patent-pending technology automatically eliminates these pages (and waste) by analyzing each page of every document sent to the printer by searching for … (5 comments)
Bamboo bags for carrying and storing loaves of bread are a new, sustainable product launched in November, 2007 by three Berkeley-based enterprenuies: Ann Arnold, a writer and illustrator of children's books; Linda Elvira Piedra, a photographer and Lauren Shi, an alternative medicine practitioner and acupuncturist-in-training who runs the Wellspring Clinic. … (9 comments)
As a realtor, I know first hand the importance of having clean and well cared for community surroundings. It is the places in Gloucester County that really make the difference for prospective buyers when they are seeking out their next place to call home. It is also the difference for current Gloucester … (0 comments)
A discarded printer cartridge thrown into a landfill can take up to 450 years to decompose? With more than 350 million cartridges thown out every year with a mountain of ewaste steadily forming thoughout the nations's landfills it makes sense to refill empty ink and toner cartridges!As Earth Day approaches, it … (6 comments)
Got old electronic equipment you’ve been meaning to dispose of, but just never got around to it? Mark your calendar for these upcoming FREE recycling dates. Saturday, April 5 Renew Computers in San Rafael will be opened for free computer and electronics recycling. The center also accepts items for recycling on … (0 comments)
So how do you make your office eco-friendly? Here is a list of ten green office tips. Hopefully you can take some of these ideas and lead the green crusade at your office! 
If you are anything like me, you have grown up hearing about the Three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. I think I learned about that concept sometime during my freshman year of high school, although my mother had been teaching me, as well, throughout my childhood. I believe everyone should try … (10 comments)
New York City Department of Sanitation has a recycle electronics program, along with donating gently used clothing and linens and free high quality compost and discounted compost bins, for New York City residents.
An associate of mine referred me to a great website the other day and I thought I would share it with you.http://www.terracycle.net/index.htmTerracyle is a great organization that recycles and reuses many items that we currently cart to the landfill. In many states and some other countries citizens are encouraged to return … (1 comments)
My wife and have a 19month old daughter that we absolutely adore. We have thought long and hard about the best (and affordable) ways to do our part to ensure that our world is safe for future generations. Here is the list we came up with. Feel free to add to … (6 comments)
The website is http://www.freecycle.org/ 
Did you know 20% of the US is moving every year? Now that is a lot of people moving....and this means each American will move about once every 5 years!
Are you or your clients looking for an earth friendly way to dispose of the clutter that's accumulated at home? Check out www.freecycle.org, to find a novel solution.
Bay Area Recycle offers FREE pick up of electronics from your home, school or business. They accept TVs, computers, printers, audio and telephone equipment. All hard drives are erased per Dept. of Defense Protocol. All electronics are disposed of in a safe manner and not dumped in the ocean, landfills, or … (2 comments)
I love lists. 
Help keep junk mail out of our landfills. Go to Mail Preference Service www.directmail.com/junk_mail to remove your name and address from 3rd class mailing lists. Also it may not be necessary to call companies to be removed from catalog lists. I've been fairly successful sending an email request instead. Be sure to let them … (2 comments)
On the City of Coopersville website, Cindy Timmerman proudly proclaims, 
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Cuba is the last communist country in the Western Hemisphere. 
I recently had the opportunity to work with Danny Seo (See-Oh), an Environmental Lifestyle Expert and editor of Country Living magazine, helping him recycle and dispose of the waste from his latest project. Danny is renovating a house in Bucks County, PA using eco-friendly materials and methods. The home has a … (2 comments)
NOTE: This article is part of the forthcoming book, the Gotcha GuideTM to Buying or Investing in Real Estate. by DeeinAustinTM
What's strong enough to hold 20 pounds, small enough to fit in your purse (or on your belt) and can help save the planet? It's the affordable, handy, chic ChicoBag! I keep a ChicoBag in my purse and another one in my car for those quick stops at the grocery store.Developed … (0 comments)
I recently ran across an article on The Terminal addressing the need for not just recycling, but to Learn How To Recycle.
Westside Los Angeles Residents,
Many today would consider the idea of Green or Sustainable Design to be relatively new concepts. This is not actually the case though. much of the "recent" movement towards these ideals is really a re-birth of sorts. Historically, architectural elements such as deep overhangs and porches and the location of chimneys … (0 comments)
Ellington Field off of I-45 and Dixie Farm Rd. East to Hwy 3 will be the collection site for all recyclable material some of which is not accepted from your homes curbside pick-up Waste Collection Truck. The facility is open 7 days a week from 8:00am to 8:00pm. The items accepted are newspapers, magazines, … (0 comments)
Lets all GO GREEN... even if in small but important ways. THINKING GREEN means being aware of how our daily actions impact the environment and our beautiful Earth. As A whole we can make a big difference! 
Tuesday Whole Foods market announced they will no longer use plastic bags in their stores. They will use either recycled paper or reusable shopping bags.Whole foods has 270 chains and a local store here in Charlottesville. They have done a test run of this in San Francisco and Toronto Canada with great … (34 comments)
An enchanting store worthy of an afternoon visit!by: Brian Wentz
Norfolk has a green store. In fact it is the only one in the area. The store is called Green Alternatives and is owned by Amanda Clarkson and her mother, Frances. Where else could you buy stationary made from elephant poop or soy candles, nylon shopping bags and greeting cards embedded with wildflower … (3 comments)
subway's eco-friendly nature, vibes well with the healthy living perspective of the 'eat fresh' campaign. get'n rid of plactic cups and bags from every serving sold: reducing cost and waste and adding to more abundant life. and they need cinnamon SunChips. … (0 comments)
When we want something and decide to buy it - do we need new? We've just learned about a book we want to read - do we need to buy a new one or could we order it used? Do we need to buy a new camera or could we buy … (8 comments)
The Christmas hoopla is over. Time to take the lights down, pack away the ornaments, put away the inflatable "Frosty" lawn spectacle (or, in my family's case, the Home Depot and Lowe's cars currently racing across our front lawn), and make your home look a little less glitzy.
Santa Cruz County recycling of Christmas stuff
Once Christmas is over what do you do with your Christmas Trees. Do you wait till after the new year. Do you throw it away with your trash or would you like to recycle it. There are several Broward County Parks that will be taking your Christmas Trees and Recycling them. Broward … (3 comments)
I know it is probably a little late for some of you, but those of you who like to leave everything to the last minute, this is the perfect Holiday Card! Not only do you save the environment, but you can send a card with personalized photos that are way more interesting … (2 comments)
Buy plain white paper, tissues and paper towels. Dyed paper pollutes.Instead of ammonia-based cleaners, use vinegar and water or baking soda and water.Walk or ride a bike instead of using a car for short trips.Reuse your grocery bags or buy a canvas bag you can carry your groceries in.Use mulch and … (2 comments)
Have you stopped to consider the changing face of consumerism and the shades of green that are gradually becoming a driving economic force in a consumer's decision-making process? Slowly but surely, people are starting to realize that every choice they make as a consumer has a direct impact on the world around them. These … (2 comments)
Since it seems that being environmentally responsible is the thing these days, I'll address it as the topic for today's post. Actually my reasoning for addressing this issue is much more than because it's 'in'. I believe that every one of us has the responsibility to be good stewards for our … (0 comments)
Keep America Beautiful Works with BellSouth to Help You Recycle Old Phone Books
Amador County residents now have a great new option for disposing of used batteries and fluorescent tubes & bulbs.
The City of College Station is giving away a $250 cash prize each month for the household who is best at recycling products that often just end up at the dump ground. The contest was designed to encourage folks to waste less and recycle more. If you are interested in participating contact tohe … (1 comments)
An amazing resource arrived in mailboxes throughout Ham Lake and Anoka County recently. The 2008 Recyclopedia! An A-Z directory of where and how to recycle anything and everything.
This is new today over at Sustainabuild.com and I feel that it is a very worthy topic for today's daily stuff.
The minute the latest and greatest upgrades comes out it's out with the old and in with the new, which leaves you with an outdated piece of electronic equipment you don't know what to do with. Thankfully Goodwill stores have come to the rescue.Traditionally known as a place to recycle … (2 comments)
Fall is such a wonderful time of year. The cool temperatures and longer nights make it more inviting to spend some time indoors. As I look forward to that, I also realized some of those summer chores such as cleaning out the garage and basement still need to be done. I … (1 comments)
Sometimes we all feel overwhelmed with the things we MUST do...leaving little time for the things that we SHOULD do. I have been trying to improve my little piece of the world taking baby steps and thought I would share some easy ways that you can make a difference in your town or … (0 comments)
Keeping It Green
Monday is BLOG Action Day. Colleen wrote about it here It comes one day too late for me. TODAY is my Blog Action Day! E-Waste - It's all those things you can't just toss in the garbage. It's computers, it's cell phones, it's printers, scanners, even you mouse! Here's your chance … (6 comments)
RETHINK IT... Electronic waste is unwanted computers, monitors, televisions, audio equipment, printers, and other home electronic devices. Technological advances for all electronic equipment -- particularly computers -- quickly render them obsolete. Only about 14% are reused or recycled, while most are disposed of or remain in storage. The average life span of … (3 comments)
This is a light hearted post for sure. Nothing deep here, but my husband had this idea a while back that when we close a property transaction, we should give the principle a year's trash service. We could put stickers on the receptacles that have our logo on them and are … (7 comments)
Do you have stuff laying around? Good stuff, just not good for you? Stuff that might be exactly what someone else wants or needs? You need to FREECYCLE it!Freecycling is a way to reuse things, and help save the planet at the same time. It was started in 2003 by an … (6 comments)
Did you know that recycling your old cell phone is good for the environment? There is a voluntary, national program Wireless...The New Recyclable ..to recycle old cell phones and accessories.It does not matter what wireless carrier you use or what type of phone you have. You can drop them off at any of … (2 comments)
Last week I stopped bye a Best Buy to drop off some old batteries and ink cartridges and boy was it a rewarding experience. I even took an out of focus, crooked picture of the recycling drop box to share with you. My apologies if the image makes you dizzy and/or … (11 comments)
Do you have items that are still usable but you no longer need? Or, are you in need of some items? If so, visit the Missoula Freecycle Network at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Missoula-Freecycle/ . It's free and easy to sign up through Yahoo Groups. I've been a member for several months and got some great patio chairs and an … (0 comments)
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Start your week and day out by writing down this affirmation and saying it daily: “The past is over and done. I release it now, with love. I am grateful for every person, place and experience in my life. I welcome the new.” To make room for the new … (13 comments)
Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy.Part III - Statistics and ReasoningSo... what are some of the reasons and statistics to support the benefit of building green?Regardless of whether or not you saw Al Gore's global warming documentary, global warming is gaining the attention of the media and scientists worldwide. The building industry, … (3 comments)
I am proud to be posting this information about Volusia County, Florida. For anyone who's concerned about our atmosphere, which should be everyone, I have some great news for those who live in Volusia County, Florida. Until now, residents of unincorporated areas of Volusia County were only able to recycle … (6 comments)
While I knew about recycled newspaper and it use as insulation, I did learned about the use of recycled blue jeans in Stephanie Edwards post. So, it got me thinking about my recent discovery. And wondering if may be I wasn't the last person to hear about this product. I decided … (2 comments)