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Quick Tip – Cut back on drinking

By On May 7, 2009 · 2 Comments · In Quick Tips

sugart_iteawandDon’t worry, I’m not talking about this weekend. Reduce your soda, juice and other bottled drink intake.

While the bottled water industry hurts the earth, soft beverage and juice bottles also end up in landfills. If you’re addicted to a Nestea or Cherry Coke, use it as a reward or special occasions – You’ll also save empty calories that sneak up on you!

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Quick tip – Reuse those baggies!

By On August 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Quick Tips

Do you cart snacks like peanuts, pretzels and crackers in zip-lock bags for lunches or on-the-go?  Wash and reuse your baggies – You’ll save money and plastic! Posted by Beth

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BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)

By On July 31, 2008 · 6 Comments · In Plastic Bags

Like my co-blogger Enviro-Beth, I too have a pet peeve. Mine is plastic.

I’ll admit it – When the canvas bag started making an appearance, I didn’t really ‘get’ it. (I wasn’t always green – before, I could only recycle the newspapers. As a kid, I tried sneaking in my old homework into the newspaper bin until my Dad broke the news that the township wouldn’t take them. It hurt my feelings to put those in the trash.)

So why are reusable bags important?

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Quick Tip – Shop smart

By On July 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Quick Tips, Your Shopping

Check your local recycling program for what number plastics it recycles. (Plastic products are numbered 1-7.  Philly accepts all of them (updated 12/10).) When out to buy your next shampoo bottle or dish-soap, choose products you can toss in the recycle bin instead of the trash can. More & more cosmetic companies, like Aveeno and Aveda, are moving towards enviro-friendly products. Posted [...]

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