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Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
Traveling can make being green harder but there are ways to stay on track and here are some of them.
1. Stay at a “green” hotel. “Green” hotels are working to lessen their environmental impact which in turn lowers yours while staying there.
2. Drive, don’t fly. Flying puts off a lot of pollution and puts [...]
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
A lot of our summer fun isn't always the most eco-friendly. Here is how to make them just a little bit greener.
1. Use an eco-friendly sunscreen.
2. Make your own bubbles using a natural soap. A lot of the bubbles you find in the store contain nasty things like parabens.
3. Look for eco-friendly swimsuits.
4. Have an [...]
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
Here are ten great ways to green your spring.
Plant a garden. The average American meal travels about 1500 miles to get to your table. You will cut out a lot of carbon by growing some of your own food. It will also be fresher and better for you and your wallet.
Get a rain barrel. [...]
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is an illness that an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from. I am one of those 10 million.
I was diagnosed formally in June of 2008 but have suffered as long as I remember. My symptoms include widespread pain, extreme fatigue, cognitive problems, memory loss, headaches, and more.
Fibromyalgia is [...]
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
1. If choosing between vinyl or linoleum flooring pick linoleum. Linoleum is made from all-natural resources, while vinyl flooring is made from petroleum-derived plastic.
2. When shopping ask if they can skip printing your receipt. Many can now and just think of all the paper you will save!
3. Plant native perennial flowers and plants. That way [...]
Ten Ways To Save The World Without Losing Your Mind
In honor of Earth week here are quick and easy tips that anyone can do!
1. Change a light bulb! Start switching your light bulbs to CFLs. You will save money on your electric bill and have to change bulbs less often.
2. Start recycling. If you haven't already find out about recycling in your town.
3. Check [...]
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
1. Have stinky clothes but don't have time to wash them or want to cut down on laundry? Use put some vodka in a spray bottle and lightly spray the clothing and hang to dry. (Spot test first!)
2. When you have the option use a toaster oven over a conventional oven. You will save a [...]
Ten Ways To Save The Planet Without Losing Your Mind
1. Read your morning paper online. A year’s worth of papers read online will save 520 lbs of paper and around 3 trees a year.
2. Pack your lunch with reusable containers. Containers and packaging make up around 1/3 of solid waste in landfills.
3. Write more text messages. Text messages from a cell phone use 30 [...]
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