Category Archives: GREEN Tip of the Day

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DID YOU KNOW? Eco-Facts You Should Know

Did you know? •An estimated 1,500 bottles of water are consumed in the U.S. every second. •About 17 million barrels of oil were required to make the 50 million or so single use water bottles Americans consumed in 2006. Most

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DID YOU KNOW? Eco-Facts You Should Know

Did you know? •An estimated 1,500 bottles of water are consumed in the U.S. every second. •About 17 million barrels of oil were required to make the 50 million or so single use water bottles Americans consumed in 2006. Most

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Bird Friendly Coffee

BEFORE you reach for that steaming, delicious CUP OF COFFEE in the morning, you may want to check the label to make sure it’s certified bird friendly! •What are the environmental standards? •What are the labor standards? •What’s the downside?

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Bird Friendly Coffee

BEFORE you reach for that steaming, delicious CUP OF COFFEE in the morning, you may want to check the label to make sure it’s certified bird friendly! •What are the environmental standards? •What are the labor standards? •What’s the downside?

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EPA Green Tip: Save Money and the Environment by Maintaining and Repairing Durable Products

According to the EPA, proper appliance maintenance reduces waste! It’s important to keep your appliances in good working order and follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for operation and maintenance. Shop for products with high consumer satisfaction and fewer breakdowns. If kept

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EPA Green Tip: Save Money and the Environment by Maintaining and Repairing Durable Products

According to the EPA, proper appliance maintenance reduces waste! It’s important to keep your appliances in good working order and follow the manufacturer’s suggestions for operation and maintenance. Shop for products with high consumer satisfaction and fewer breakdowns. If kept

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Earth Month Tip: Make Your Home an ENERGY STAR!

When you do home maintenance, also do a home energy audit to find out how you can SAVE money by making your home more energy efficient.  If every American home replaced just one conventional light bulb with a compact fluorescent

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Earth Month Tip: Make Your Home an ENERGY STAR!

When you do home maintenance, also do a home energy audit to find out how you can SAVE money by making your home more energy efficient.  If every American home replaced just one conventional light bulb with a compact fluorescent

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5 Easy Green Tips For Your Office

5 Easy GREEN tips for the office •Purchase Remanufactured and recycled Ink Toner & Cartridges.  Always recycle used ink cartridges. •Use refillable pens, pencils & markers. •Buy recycled and FSC certified copy and print paper.  When you can, email vs.

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5 Easy Green Tips For Your Office

5 Easy GREEN tips for the office •Purchase Remanufactured and recycled Ink Toner & Cartridges.  Always recycle used ink cartridges. •Use refillable pens, pencils & markers. •Buy recycled and FSC certified copy and print paper.  When you can, email vs.

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Livin’ Green in Ventura – 9 Everyday Tips

Every person can make a difference in the health and sustainability of our community.  If everyone does their part, just a little everyday,  imagine what an impact this would have on a global scale!  Here are 10 simple tips that

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Livin’ Green in Ventura – 9 Everyday Tips

Every person can make a difference in the health and sustainability of our community.  If everyone does their part, just a little everyday,  imagine what an impact this would have on a global scale!  Here are 10 simple tips that

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I Broke a CFL! How do I safely clean it up?

I broke a CFL!  How do I safely clean it up? EPA Tips: Cleaning up a Broken CFL The EPA provides a detailed list of tips and cleanup instructions to help you safely dispose of a broken CFL in your

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I Broke a CFL! How do I safely clean it up?

I broke a CFL!  How do I safely clean it up? EPA Tips: Cleaning up a Broken CFL The EPA provides a detailed list of tips and cleanup instructions to help you safely dispose of a broken CFL in your

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Green Gift Shopping at the Holidays: 5 Sustainable Tips

1.  Make a List and Check it Twice Before going out to shop, make a list of all the gifts you have to buy (and gift suggestions).  Then plot out what stores you’ll be traveling to.  Save time, gas and

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Green Gift Shopping at the Holidays: 5 Sustainable Tips

1.  Make a List and Check it Twice Before going out to shop, make a list of all the gifts you have to buy (and gift suggestions).  Then plot out what stores you’ll be traveling to.  Save time, gas and

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Simple Ways to Green Your Holidays

Green Your Holidays Tips From EarthShare.org No matter who you are or where you live, chances are you’ll be celebrating during the holiday season. While this is a time of joy and family reunion, so many of us get wrapped

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Simple Ways to Green Your Holidays

Green Your Holidays Tips From EarthShare.org No matter who you are or where you live, chances are you’ll be celebrating during the holiday season. While this is a time of joy and family reunion, so many of us get wrapped

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Only Rain Down the Drain: 10 Great Stormwater Tips Around the House & Office

When it Rains…it gets into the Drain!  10 Great Stormwater Tips to be mindful of that help preserve and protect the environment! 1.  Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch.  The storm drain system conveys storm water

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Only Rain Down the Drain: 10 Great Stormwater Tips Around the House & Office

When it Rains…it gets into the Drain!  10 Great Stormwater Tips to be mindful of that help preserve and protect the environment! 1.  Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch.  The storm drain system conveys storm water