Did You Know?

Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV or computer for three hours? Don't ask me how!

And that each County has a ECO-Site that you can bring "stuff" too? Like when you get your oil changed, you might not be able to trust that the guys there will dispose of it properly and if they don't it can pollute our water. If you take it from them, you can bring it to your County Site and they will ensure proper disposing! All automotive fluids, including:

*Antifreeze

*Coolant

*Gasoline

*Steering Fluid

And that putting Tile in your home is not a better solution for the environment? One of the better things you can place on your floors is Linoleum. It's actually a natural thing, it's made from Linseed Oil, which is Flax oil from the Flax plant! Isn't that cool! And everyone thought Linoleum was cheesy!

Some of my other favorite ideas:

*Purchase a non-toxic hand wash in bulk and use the same pump over and over

*Cut down on bottled water, and purchase a #2 or #5 or # 7 recycled plastic water bottle; OR better yet an all Aluminum one, they have absolutely no leaching--which means, none of the heavy metal (aluminum) is like coming off while you drink and harming you. The recycled plastic ones above I mentioned are not 100% leach proof (I am sure if you did your research you could find one)

*Wash your floors with a Steamer---works excellent and no chemicals needed!

*When you have parties (10 people and under), use your own dishes and silverware instead of buying and using paper plates/napkins and plastic cups/ware

*Bring Canvas bag/s to Target, Grocery Stores and other misc shopping (some places give you a discount too if you byob)

*Use non-toxic aromatherapy enhanced counter top spray---it's an easy switch, and there are no harmful chemicals, AND you get the benefit of essential oils!

*RECYCLE! For a list of all recyclable items, contact your local garbage company

*Baking Soda and Vinegar are natural cleaners; you can even wash your clothes with them!

*Of all fruits, buying Organic Apples is the MOST important! 

*Save your Java Jackets from the coffee shops to re-use next time

*Bring your own mug instead of using their paper cups at coffee shops

Stay tuned. . .