For a while everyone believed that washing dishes by hand was more environmentally friendly and efficient than using a dishwasher. In recent years minds have changed, and now everyone thinks that using a dishwasher is better. I have to say I’m still on the side of hand washing, and I…
This is the second article in this series, and contains more tips on how you can help the environment and save yourself money at the same time. Keep your freezer full. Your unit will run more efficiently and use less electricity if it is full. If you don’t have enough…
Changing what you eat and where you buy it can help the environment Not a lot of people think about eating green. There are some simple changes you can make to what you eat and where you buy it, that will help the environment. Buy Local Buying local is not…
I got a petition in my email today saying “For 35 years Yoplait cups have been killing wildlife” and of course, I read it. Part of me wanted to sign it, but then I decided to write about it instead. Why? Because it’s not the containers that are killing the…
I keep getting emails about various animal species becoming endangered because of deforestation and pollution, along with other causes like human expansion, and I can’t help but think of the science fiction movies I’ve seen where the only animals left on Earth are the ones in captivity or those that…
I wrote this blog down a week or so ago, and didn’t post it because it seemed too random. (As if that had ever stopped me before.) But after seeing things in the news about the trash crisis in Italy and other stories, I’ve decided to go ahead and post…
Most people think that recycling is something that is done only at recycling stations. However, there’s plenty of recycling and reuse that you can do from the comfort of your own home. A few simple steps can have you on your way to recycling at home and having an impact…
If you want to help the Earth and save money at the same time, read this article for tips that are eco-friendly and wallet-friendly at the same time. Buy energy efficient light bulbs. They cost more up front than regular bulbs, but they use less electricity, and have a much…