Category: Green Choices
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Benefits of LED Lighting
Are you surprised at how much longer LED bulbs last, and how much carbon emissions are saved? To see the infographic enlarged click here to go to Lamps.com – top providers of LED Lights
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Disneynature’s “Chimpanzee” Has Great Opening Weekend, Benefit for Chimps Extended to May 3
If you didn’t get to see Disneynature’s “Chimpanzee” last weekend, you can still go! To celebrate the film’s 10.6 million dollar opening weekend, Disneynature is extending the “See ‘Chimpanzee,’ Save Chimpanzees” benefit through May 3. So, when you see “Chimpanzee” through May 3, Disneynature will donate to the Jane Goodall Institute, which…
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Count Up to Earth Day: Tip 21 Mobilize the Earth
Learn more about Earth Day! And make sure political leaders know you care about the planet.
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Count Up to Earth Day: Tip 20 Buy Only Recycled Paper Towels
This post is part of a series counting up to Earth Day on April 22. I admire those who do without paper towels. I’m not one of them. I’ve reduced my paper towel usage, and I buy only recycled paper towels. I won’t go into my reasons for wanting paper…
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Count Up to Earth Day: Tip 18 Learn When to Shut Down
This post is part of a series counting up to Earth Day on April 22. Turning on your computer does create a small surge in electrical use, but it’s often better to shut down when you won’t be around for a bit. The guide for when to shut down your…
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Count Up to Earth Day: Tip 17 Consider HOW You Drive
This post is part of a series counting up to Earth Day on April 22. You can change how you drive and use less gas. This is yet another case where being earth-friendly also saves you money. Each five miles per hour you drive over 60 miles per hour is…
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Count Up to Earth Day: Tip 15 Stop Using Disposables
This post is part of a series counting up to Earth Day on April 22. There are lots of ways you can reduce the amount of disposable products in your life. A really nice bonus to practicing this earth-friendly idea is that it often saves you money! You may need…
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Count Up to Earth Day: Tip 14 Develop a Farmer’s Market Habit
This post is part of a series counting up to Earth Day on April 22. Yes, Farmer’s Markets have already started for the year. Everything may not be in season yet, but early spring is a good time to find fresh lettuce, kale, chard, carrots, strawberries and more. Buying local…
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