Eight Pennsylvania Nonprofits Receive $72,500 in Grants From Verizon to Support Sustainability Initiatives Funding to Assist Groups in Expansion of Community-Based Environmental Programs PHILADELPHIA – For students from Conestoga High School in Berwyn, a recen[...]
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December 2nd, 2011 - 12:54 pm § in Living Tips, My Green Life
News Release: 8 PA Nonprofits Receive Sustainability Grants from Verizon
Shower Timer, Conserve Water
Did you know that less than 2% of the Earth’s water is fresh? Why conserve it? Well, the plants and animals need it. We do not replace the fresh water that we consume as fast as it is used. When you use water wisely you save money and you save energy. Aren’t these great reasons to [...][...]
Good Old Things -Recycle and Reuse
By Dena Fritz Recycle, reuse and reduce. That is the mantra of anyone who is environmentally conscience. There is no better way to to be eco friendly than to recycle old goods into new decor for your home. Antiques are an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint, you know, someone’s trash[...]
Green Choices for Lawn and Garden
By Randy Edwards, Press Release The Nature Conservancy offers 5 practical steps to prevent nutrient pollution Harrisburg, PA – (May 12, 2011) – Everyone needs clean, fresh water. Keeping our water clean is crucial to supporting life, for both people and nature. As spring weather spreads across[...]
Give Your Stuff Away Day – A Big Event
By Dena Fritz Great idea founded in 2008 by Mike Marone in New York, the world’s largest recycling event on May 14th in North Chili, NY. Kudos to Mike for coming up with this idea! It is an event held to give away your goods to save them from ending up in a landfill. Are you a hoarder [...][...]
Unclutter Your Life
By Dena Fritz Streamlining your life can benefit you in many ways. Minimalists swear by this saying that clutter can burden your life and add stress needlessly. De-cluttering your life can help you be more efficient, organized and happier. When I talk about clutter, I am not just talking about th[...]
Recycled Tires: From Purses to Playgrounds
By Dena Fritz Used and worn-out tires are one of the earth’s worst nemeses. There are thousands of tires produced in America annually and it is said that one tire per year, per person is discarded. Old, worn-out tires are stockpiled around the country and create their own set of problems for the p[...]
Do You Know a Litterbug?
By Dena Fritz It seems fundamental to say, “DO NOT LITTER”, but I see litter everywhere and I just can’t imagine where it comes from. Who is throwing their trash on the street or out their car windows? Do you know someone who does this? I personally do not and I cannot even imagine throwing [.[...]
Twist Euro Sponge #10
I absolutely love this sponge for doing dishes and cleaning around the house. It is the most absorbent, clean feeling sponge that I have ever used. It is the perfect size, it is the perfect thickness and wipes up everything so nicely without that liquid residue on your countertops that you have to t[...]
Wrap Gifts with Reused Items
By Dena Fritz Reusing paper from around the house to wrap holiday gifts is a great alternative to wrapping with traditional paper or recycled paper. There are many items that make nice wrappings for the holiday and I found this great website that “presents” many options. Squawkfox.com is the sit[...]