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Go Green with 5/29’s Tip + Fave “Green” Pinterest Pin Of The Week

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Donate your frequent flier miles to a charity that is working to help the environment. Nonprofit organizations use frequent flier miles to support their mission, whether it's sending a terminally ill child to Disneyland or sending relief workers to help after a natural disaster.  Check with your favorite … [Read more...]

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Go Green With 5/22’s Tip + Best “Pinterest” Pin of the Week

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Go out for an ice cream cone. Your favorite summertime treat is much more eco-friendly if you order it in a cone instead of a cup.  A plastic spoon and dish need to be tossed in the trash but you can consume the entire ice cream cone.  The average American consumes 5.5 gallons of ice cream per year — that … [Read more...]

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Go Green With This Week’s Tip (5/15) + My Favorite “Green” Pinterest Pin of the Week

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Pour leftover cooking grease in the aluminum ca instead of down the drain. After it cools, the liquid grease that is poured down the drain will turn into solid and can stick to the inside of your pipes.  Over time, the buildup will restrict the flow of water and may cause raw sewage to back up into your home … [Read more...]

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Go Green with 5/1 Tip + Green Pinterest Pin of The Week

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Water your plants first thing in the morning or late in the evening. Soil retains moisture better when the temperatures are cooler so you'll use less water if you avoid watering them in the heat of the day. And my favorite green pin this week is how to clean fruit and make it sparkling clean:  fill sink … [Read more...]

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Go Green Tip for 4/24 + My Favorite Green Pinterest Pin of The Week

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Take Your Own Mug to The Coffee Shop. Americans use 16 Billion paper cups per year.  You can help reduce that number by asking your barista to refill a reusable mug. Stainless steel mugs are long lasting and will keep your coffee hot. Best of all, many coffee shops will give you a discount for brining your … [Read more...]

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Go Green & Win $50 to Bed, Bath & Beyond! Plus, Favorite Green Pinterest Post of The Week!

Did someone say spa experience?  What mom wouldn't love a spa showerhead, especially a water conserving, energy saving, eco-friendly one?  Through June 9th Oxygenics is giving away a $50 Bath & Body Works gift card every week on the Oxygenics Facebook page.  Maybe you'll win a special gift for Mom.  All you have to do is "like" them and fill out a short form to enter to win! You can find … [Read more...]