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I’m Dreaming of A “Green” Christmas
This year I’m opting for a more ecologically responsible Christmas Tree.:) I’m getting rid of my artificial one (souvenir from days living in Hawaii where pine trees are an anomaly). They are made of plastic, can’t be recycled, put off gas hormone disrupting phthalates, and shed lead dust. Here are a couple of options I’m considering: *A natural [...]
Green Your Thanksgiving
If you’re like me, you probably put off grocery shopping for Thanksgiving till the last minute and are braving the endless lines at the supermarket. But as we get ready for the most foodcentric holidays, we should do what we can to buy locally grown or raised food. This is easier said than done depending [...]
Green Your Halloween: Eco-Friendly Tips for Tonight’s Festivities!
I’m sure you’re as busy as I am making last minute preparations for trick or treaters that will be knocking at your door as soon as sundown approaches! As you’re making final preparations for the night’s festivities, here’s some eco-tips your friends at Scandle Candle would like for you to keep in mind: •When trick-or-treating, try walking [...]
A World Without Chocolate….NOOOOOOO!
Ok, I’ll be the first to admit it I’m a choco-holic! I think it’s better than…well, let’s just say I LOVE it!;) Not just to eat, but for all the great beauty treatments that incorporate chocolate as well! Recently, however, I read study that found that climate change could decimate the $9 Billion cocoa industry [...]
5 Uses for Plastic Easter Eggs
After eating my Easter candy, I couldn’t bring myself to throw away my 20 plastic eggs. It’s Earth Month! I can just imagine them sitting in a landfill somewhere for years. There are always other options than contributing to waste! Here are 5 ideas for recycling your eggs: *Use the eggs for storing snacks in lunch boxes- They are the [...]
Earth Day Countdown- 1 Day!
Today’s eco-tip: Switch Your Candles. When you light candles on Earth Day, make sure they are safe for the environment! Most traditional candles are made with paraffin, a petroleum based product. Paraffin contains dangerous toxins and carcinogens which are harmful for you and the environment and produce soot that coats walls, ceilings, and furniture. A much healthier alternative is a [...]
Earth Day Countdown- 2 Days!
Today’s eco-tip: Invest in Rechargeable Batteries. Ditching disposable batteries is a great way to reduce your environmental impact. Rechargeable batteries reduce impact on nonrenewable resources, air, and water pollution. By investing in rechargeable batteries, you’re contributing to less waste and reducing the energy required for transportation and packaging! Unlike alkaline batteries, rechargeable batteries can be [...]
Earth Day Countdown- 5 Days!
Today’s eco-tip: Eat Local. Local food is fresher, tastier, and more nutritious than anything found in your supermarket! When you eat food that is grown closer to your home, you are decreasing the distance the food travels which lowers greenhouse gas emissions and reduces packaging. You can find local produce in grocery stores or in farmers markets. Another great [...]
Earth Day Countdown- 6 Days!
Today’s eco-tip: Purchase a Programmable Thermostat- Though you will invest a little more money upfront, the thermostat will end up paying for itself in energy savings. In summer, program the thermostat to shut down the air conditioning when you leave for the day and to turn back on 30 minutes before you get back. You [...]
