Phillies + Green = Love it!
What a great way to show your Phillies support & eco-love at the same time!
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Continue 3 Comments June 4, 2009
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Quick Tip – Cut back on drinking
Don’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
Go Green Expo Debuts in Philadelphia this Weekend
Don’t forget to check out Philadelphia’s first Go Green Expo in Center City Philly this weekend.
Head to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Saturday (10am – 6 pm) and Sunday (10am – 5 pm.) Weekend passes are just $10, and FREE to children under 12, Senior Citizens & students with a valid student ID.
You can order your tickets online at Go Green Expo or pay at the door.
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a fitting venue for the event.
They’ve taken many environmental initiatives including: low environmental impact cleaning policies, waste reduction/recycling programs, sustainable cutlery, napkins and plates made of 100% decomposable and biodegradable material, restroom paper products made from recycled products & more.
Hope to see you there!
Posted by Beth
Leave a Comment March 12, 2009
Reuse your Running Shoes with Nike, Philadelphia!
With nice temps this weekend & spring around the corner, now is the ideal time to green your workout & pick up an outdoor running habit. While I’m not a fan of running in the cold, nice weather and longer daylight hours have inspired me to ramp up my fresh air workout routine.
Jogging more mileage means it’s time to buy new running shoes. What should you do with your old, worn-in pairs? Check out Nike’s reuse a shoe program. They’ll convert your old sneaks into what they call “Nike Grind.” Their recycling facilities process your used shoe by taking rubber from the outsole, foam from the midsole and the fabric fibers and turn it into a fresh pair. They accept athletic shoes of any brand. (For more details on how the process works go to Nike reuse a shoe)
PS – Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead this Saturday!
Posted by Beth
2 Comments March 6, 2009
Quick Tip – Stop Junk Mail
Sick and tired of companies polluting your mailbox with direct mail? Since it’s convenient to order anything from clothing to a new iPod with the click of a mouse, get off direct mail lists for good. Websites such as Catalog Choice.com make it easy for you.
Get junk mail at work? Contact businesses or associations VIA websites or call them to request to be taken off lists. While it make take a few minutes to complete your request, you’ll save time sorting through mail before placing in the ‘recycle bin.’
Continue 2 Comments February 17, 2009
Good News for Philly Recycling
A positive change is in effect for Philadelphia’s recycling program – Philadelphia residents can now recycle every week on the same day as their neighborhood trash collection day.
This change is much more convenient for Philly dwellers. Gone are the days of trying to remember what two weeks of the month recycling pick-up falls on.
Mayor Nutter’s administration’s new policy is an indication that they’ve held true to their vow to improve Philadelphia’s recycling. Since the introduction of city-wide single-stream recycling last summer, Philly’s recycling rate has gone from about 6 to 10 %. Though we have a long way before being on par with other big city’s recycling programs, progress is being made.
Not sure what day is your trash/recycling pick-up is?
Continue 2 Comments January 12, 2009
Quick Tip: Recycle that old printer
You know the obvious recyclable materials – plastic water bottles, cardboard, tin cans etc. – but don’t forget about the not-as-obvious items you’re through with that can be re-used.
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America Recycles Day: November 15th
This Saturday, November 15th marks America Recycles Day. You’ve heard the recycling message many 
times before and you’re probably doing your part to decrease waste.
You can feel like a big nag when you see someone improperly toss a recyclable item, but spreading the word on all the pros of recycling can only help the cause. It’s a simple ‘recycle bin versus trash’ mindset change in many cases – not requiring additional effort, just added consciousness. So, what a more appropriate time to review some of the major benefits of all your efforts than America Recycles Day?
Some of the top reasons to recycle:
Continue Leave a Comment November 13, 2008
Quick Tip: Green Halloween- Homemade Costume Ideas
Thinking about Halloween costumes for this year? Rather than going to a Halloween speciality store and spending $40 on a costume worn once, try renting from a theatrical or costume shop.
Feeling extra creative?
Continue 2 Comments October 16, 2008
Quick Tip: CD & DVD alternatives
CDs and DVDs are typically made from a combination of mixed metals – aluminum, gold, silver and nickel with petroleum-derived plastics and a combination of dyes. What does this mean to you? The blend of these materials make them almost impossible to recycle.
Continue Leave a Comment September 10, 2008
