Spring is in the Air- Green Resources

Green Living Resources!

Going green is a lifestyle change!  Some people know exactly how to go green; others do not know the first place to start.

If you want to start making green changes to your life or home, try out some great online resources to help:

1) Want to recycle or visit a recycling center?  Find local recycling centers here.

2) Spring is on its way!  Do you want to bike to work instead of drive?  You can track your bike miles on plenty of online resources, including mapmyride.

3) Like farmers markets?  Find the one closest to you here!


If you have an online green resource you love to use, be sure to let us know in the comments section!

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Get Ahead on Your Spring Cleaning: The Eco-Friendly Way

In a few weeks, spring will be in the air!  Spring cleaning is one of the best ways to start living a green life. 

Did you know that many cleaning supplies and household cleaning agents contain a lot of harmful chemicals?  It is east to have an immaculate house by making your own, eco-friendly cleaners.

Some common supplies you can easily make effective cleaners from include:

• Distilled white vinegar (sold in the cooking section of most supermarkets)
• Baking soda
• Olive oil
• Microfiber cleaning cloths
• Newspaper

Going Green for Valentine's Day

Loving the Planet This V-Day

If you are planning a Valentine's Day celebration for your loved one- you might want to consider a few green ideas!  Share your love with the planet and environment as well.

Trying to Plan the Best Outing?

Some green date ideas are:

Registering for a cooking class

Cooking is not only fun, but a skill that can help reduce food waste! 

Hiking through a park

If you don't mind the cold, visit a state park and take a nice hike through the various trails.  Some parks even offer winter sports and seasonal activities.  Find the nearest state park by using America's Sate Parks' website.

A New Kind of Light

Lighting Up Your Green Life

Buying a light bulb is simple and often thoughtless ordeal- it's just another item on your shopping list.  But if you want to live a green life, it is important to ensure that you buy a green bulb.

The correct bulb can help the planet and also save you and your family money.

Before you buy a light bulb, consider this:

60 Watt traditional incandescent lights-

1) Saves no energy cost.
2) Costs an average of $4.80 annually.
3) lasts an average of one thousand hours.

Compare this traditional bulb with these options: