I did not do this list, just thought it was great! Through out the year you will be attending events that you just gotta take something. Why not take some homemade and eco friendly … [Read more...]
The High Cost of Litter and Illegal Dumping
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My weekly post about the high cost of litter with news blips about the costs of litter and illegal dumping from around the world. We, the taxpayers foot the bill to pick up trash, clean oceans and pollution from all over the … [Read more...]
The Horrible Effects of Litter And Trash In The Ocean
December 28, 2009 By 8 Comments
I saw this video and just about cried. These are actual pictures, no posing, no staging, it's just about the harmful effects of litter, trash and garbage in the ocean. What happens, litter runs into the storm drains, goes into the ocean and this is … [Read more...]
Are Motorized Bikes More Eco-Friendly?
December 28, 2009 By 4 Comments
My blog buddy Recycle Bill, asked me to do a post on motorized bikes. While I think motorized bikes are a much better alternative to cars, I personally have a dislike of motorized bikes and Segways. My dislike is not about the vehicle, more about … [Read more...]
Old City Green Will Take Back Your Old Christmas Trees!
December 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Old City Green in Washington DC has volunteered to help you get rid of your Christmas Trees after the Season. You can return them and they in turn will compost. Here is the email I received: Just wanted to let you know that if one bought a … [Read more...]
Cereal Boxes Used For Wrapping Gifts
December 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I normally don't give gifts at Christmas, but over the past several years I have been making quilts from batiks I bought in Indonesia and giving them to my family. I always keep boxes and have been recycling wrapping paper and bows, use last years … [Read more...]
Top Ten Tips To Have A Green Christmas Day
December 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Happy Holidays and an eco-friendly reminder to have a greener, leaner year. Top 10 Tips for a Green Christmas Day 1.) Recycle Your Christmas Tree 2.) Recycle Your burnt out light bulbs and batteries 3.) Recycle your Christmas Waste … [Read more...]
Surfers Against Sewage Start Return To Offender Program
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Surfers against Sewage sent a message of anti-marine sewage back to manufacturers by wrapping trash collected on the beaches of the UK wrapped in holiday wrapping paper. While the marine litter is not the manufacturers fault, the message was to … [Read more...]
Litter and Trash Taxpayer Cost In The UK
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
LITTERBUGS spoiling Sutton town centre are to be shown the error of their ways thanks to some new devices. Environmental wardens have been on hand to re-educate shoppers about litter disposal. The project, which continues until Christmas, has seen … [Read more...]
Save Money/ Save Environment With Computer Auto Shut Down
December 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
I am learning to shut down my computer if I leave it for more than 30 minutes. Sometimes you just get distracted like yesterday, where I completely forgot to turn off my computer. One day for one person is not significant, but what about the 1,000's … [Read more...]
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