Instant solutions to pest problems can be harmful to the environment, pets, wild birds, fish (when the run off goes downstream) and beneficial insects (ladybugs, honey bees).
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost
Reducing, reusing, recycling and composting saves energy, landfill space, and natural resources. These measures also keep our air cleaner because they help reduce pollution, when compared to manufacturing with raw, virgin materials. Compost when possible. Each person creates nearly 100 lbs. of food waste a year.
12 great, easy environmental tips.
I got tired of finding unneeded lights on so we developed a penalty piggy bank for offenders in the family. Every time someone leaves a light on (that they no longer need,) and another family member notices, they have to put a nickel in the piggy bank (I have young children, you could use a dime, a quarter or whatever penalty you want.)
Easy ways to eco friendly living
Here's some wonderful tips about living in a eco-friendly way by Colleen Moulding.
There are lots of people out there both on the Internet and in books, suggesting that you use your grey water from the washing machine to water the gardens. But they are very short on the practical side of things about exactly how do you do it.
Ecological Parties and Picnics
If you are having a party or picnic it is often easier to buy disposable utensils, plates and cups to save time when cleaning up. By doing this you end up throwing a lot of paper and plastic away.
Use the space where your lawn is growing to grow food or at least use some kind of living ground cover that you do not have to use up natural resources to water, fertilize, weed, and cut.
Consider organic lawn care. The chemicals you put in your yard and on your lawn go affect our drinking water and wildlife.
Earth2Kids.org - Kids Section at EDF
Here are the ecological tips for this week including a great kids section at the EDF, a hydrogen car, and using newspaper instead of paper towels.
Gas prices continue to be near all time highs meaning that car travel is taking a a larger portion out of each of your paychecks. AAA estimates that the cost of driving a car including all direct and indirect costs has surpassed 50 cents a gallon with that price expected to rise.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning of Fireplace Doors
I'm looking for a safe, inexpensive, possibly eco-friendly solution for cleaning my glass fire place doors. Ellowyn, WV
A living Christmas tree is ecological, practical and saves you money year after year. You can enjoy it year round on your balcony or in your garden. Make sure the tree is small enough to fit in your house and either buy it potted or find a planter to fit it. If you pot it yourself, use a fast draining potting soil or mix your own with river sand, garden soil, and compost in equal parts. Leave about 6 inches of space above the soil. If you can find a tray with casters all the better for moving it around for years to come.
How do you satisfy the gardening itch in the middle of winter? Easily! Start plants from seed. Now is a great time to get a jumpstart on the gardening season. Just a little preparation will help ensure you seed starting success.
Alternatives to Buying Holiday Cards
Holiday and birthday cards can be wonderful things. When combined with a few minutes to write a thoughtful note, they demonstrate our sentiment to loved ones and keep us in touch with distant friends. But, as with other aspects of our lifestyle, cards can have unintended environmental and financial consequences.
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