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Quick Tip – Cut back on drinking

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!

Continue 2 Comments May 7, 2009

Quick tip – Reuse those baggies!

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

Leave a Comment August 4, 2008

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)

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?

Continue 5 Comments July 31, 2008

Quick Tip – Shop smart

Check your local recycling program for what number plastics it recycles. (Plastic products are numbered 1-7.  Philly accepts #1 or #2.) 

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 by Julie

Leave a Comment July 30, 2008


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