Tag: environment
member name: April H.
|
July 10, 2008 10:03 AM EDT --
Our city is doing a pilot recycling program. Fortunately, they decided to do the pilot in our neighborhood, so we won't have to lug all of our recyclables across town anymore! They don't . . .
more
|
|
January 30, 2008 06:51 PM EST --
I think it will vary from area to area, in order to capture the most abundant resources. In Florida, I think we should strive towards using solar power. In other areas wind power might be . . .
more
|
|
May 13, 2008 12:49 PM EDT --
I got this from my Co-op America newsletter:
ExxonMobil posted enormous profits of more than $40 billion in 2007. That's billions, with a B, or $40,600,000,000. And the oil-and-gas . . .
more
|
|
November 12, 2008 11:22 AM EST --
My vision in life is to lower my carbon footprint and teachmy daughter to respect the Earth and everyone and everything residing onit. To that end, we are planning a green home just outside of . . .
more
|
|
December 06, 2007 10:11 AM EST --
Here are some discount codes to use for some green merchants......I know not everyone has access to local buying opportunities!
Enjoy!
Food and Drink
. . .
more
|
|
January 22, 2009 11:48 AM EST --
Are you looking for a way to stretch your budget? Making your own household cleaners not only saves you money, but helps the environment as well! Most homemade cleaners are cheaper, safer, . . .
more
|
|
December 17, 2007 05:46 PM EST --
Whether you climb them or hug them, trees are awesome for a lot of reasons. But did you know how many ways they help the environment, too? Those green giants definitely have their ways to keep our . . .
more
|
|
December 08, 2008 12:47 PM EST --
Obama's plan to revive the economy is to create the largest public works construction program since the inception of the interstate highway program. He wants to repair roads and bridges, update . . .
more
|
|
June 16, 2009 11:46 AM EDT --
In my life I constantly try to live by the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra. It's better for the environment, my wallet, and my sanity!
This year I've been focusing on the reduce part - do I really . . .
more
|
|
March 13, 2009 12:33 PM EDT --
Level 2: A Little More Time, A Lot More Savings
Take these actions and save up to 56 percent of your energy use! These actions require a little bit more time, money, and/or effort, but . . .
more
|
|
February 06, 2007 04:55 PM EST --
Source: http://www.coopamerica.org/
Action: Eat Vegetarian and Local for a Healthier Climate
Here are five high-impact ways to reduce the climate impact of your diet:
1. . . .
more
|
|
March 05, 2009 05:08 PM EST --
Simple Things You Can Do Today
With rising energy costs, we could all use some tips on how to cut back!
Take these actions and save up to 33 percent of your energy use!
Turn Off . . .
more
|
|
November 01, 2007 09:28 AM EDT --
Unfortunately, we all know people affected by cancer these days. Here are some things you can do to help your body be strong enough too fight off cancer!
What are other things . . .
more
|
|
May 20, 2009 11:08 AM EDT --
From Mother Nature Network...
Even President Obama acknowledges that, "in the past, an agreement such as this would have been considered impossible" but the White House has just issued . . .
more
|
|
November 10, 2008 02:06 PM EST --
Here are 5 tips from NWF to hellp you out!
This holiday, make a point to conserve energy and be a Good Neighbor to our planet!
When you take these actions and the Good Neighbor pledge , . . .
more
|
|
December 05, 2007 12:02 PM EST --
Published in Co-op America:
1) Tackling Climate Change – All year long, curbing the climate crisis was a top concern for everyone on this list. This year, . . .
more
|
|
January 23, 2007 09:58 AM EST --
I think this one is probably do-able, if everyone would get on board.
Each of these steps would reduce carbon emissions by at least 1 billion tons per year by 2054. Implementing . . .
more
|
|
November 07, 2007 12:24 PM EST --
Gobble organically. Buy an organic, free-range turkey.
Gobble the veggie way. Cut out the turkey altogether and opt for vegetarian Tofurky .
Eat locally. Shop for local and organic . . .
more
|
|
March 15, 2007 09:51 AM EDT --
Recently, I have been delving into the large and scary world of cloth diapers. On the plus side, they've come a long way since my Mom used to use them and they look a lot more user-friendly. . . .
more
|
|
March 21, 2007 04:26 PM EDT --
Resources: Responsible Shopper on Wal-Mart (Source: Co-Op America)
Despite setting salary caps for its employees in 2006 and reducing the number of employees receiving company health care, Wal-Mart . . .
more
|
|
|
|
