Dating the Green Way – the Environmentally-Conscious Night Out!

It is actually quite easy to go on dates without using very few resources. Green dating is not only smart, but is also a lot of fun. Green dates allow for maximum creativity, and have the additional bonus of being much less expensive. They can also be very romantic.

When considering a green date, think of how a typical date would go, and then find alternative ways to make it happen. This could include finding alternative means of transportation, alternative cooking sources, or alternative entertainment.

Cooking outdoors over an open fire uses not energy, and adds the romance of [...]

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Getting the Kids Involved: Help them ‘Grow’ Green

Children are our future and, as parents, we should be sharing green tips that will last a lifetime. Involving your kids in family recycling and energy saving efforts can become a regular and fun activity.

Purchase plastic bins for your family recycling and have children draw posters to tape on the outside of each bin. All you need are sheets of paper, markers or crayons and plastic report covers. If you really want to be fancy you can use glitter, rhinestones and [...]

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Ten Ways to ‘Green’ Your Home in Ten Minutes!

Going green is an easy way to lessen your impact on our environment and save your family money. A few simple tips and tricks can get you there in no time at all.
First, evaluate habits and talk to your family to maximize their green potential:
-Turn off lights when you leave the room
-Limit shower time
-Only run the dishwasher and washing machine when full
-Unplug electronics not being used to stop draining “phantom electricity”
Next, make a [...]

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Get Your Neighborhood to Go Green – Tips and Tricks

When it comes to conserving energy and being more environmentally aware, every little bit helps. Helping others to follow your lead could be easier than you may have thought. The first step is to get to know the people in your neighborhood, understanding who they are will help your mission.

Once you understand who you are dealing with you can break your task down into little steps for starters. Focus on the avid beverage drinkers to recycle their cans. Garden enthusiasts to start a compost. If there are neighbors who work together, talk to them about carpooling. There are [...]

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