Ecosaveology: 2009

Organic Bamboo & Cotton

Quick info for Bamboo Clothing

Bamboo is 300% more absorbent than cotton
Bamboo is hypoallergenic
Bamboo is pesticide free
Bamboo naturally blocks uv
Bamboo is antibacterial

Bamboo is softer than cotton

Bamboo Shirts
Naturally Bamboo Clothing
Green Looped Bamboo
Organic Consumers
Organic Clothing
Wise Geek Bamboo Explained

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE HAZARDS OF COTTON? USE ORGANIC!

SEVEN of the top fifteen chemicals used to grow and manufacture
conventionally are suspected carcinogens
and 1/3 of a pound of chemicals to make a cotton t-shirt

Organic Trade Association
Sustainable Cotton Project

Going Green at Home

Not everyone in your home Eco Friendly?

Ways to make it easier

1. Recycle box/bin right in kitchen –recycle newbie’s need easy steps – separate later
2. Purchase eco friendly products soap, shampoo, toothpaste etc – slowly replace non-eco products
3. Switch washing machine to cold and replace detergent with eco friendly one
4. Coordinate shopping & errands - one trip for supplies – Carpool & bikes for shorter rides – great quality time
5. Have shopping list clipped onto reusable bags & ready to go – shopping for new greenies
6. Place small reusable “compost” bin w/cover, like a canister – Easy collection of scraps – then you can bring it out to larger unit

7. A reusable box for paper – all paper waste, cereal boxes, other box packaging – Please Always Shred name, address, personal info, numbers, etc.
8. Shoe boxes make a great recycle bin. In the bathroom, laundry room, kids room just about anywhere for anything
9. Hang a bag for all plastic caps & can tabs. Donate tabs to Ronald McDonald house, drop of plastic caps to Aveda Salon & Spas everywhere

10. Replace TP & PT with Eco friendly recycled paper & turn the hot water temp down
11. Carpool, even suggest bikes for shorter rides – great quality time
12. Encourage one hand on faucet lever for simple on and off when brushing teeth
13. Precycle when shopping for supplies, food, & other – purchase bulk or larger when available
14. Encourage to donate unwanted items
15. Try opt out of junk mail, magazines and other lists you have been added to

16. Replace all the light bulbs with CFL or LED

17. Use smart strips or power strips for easy on/off, of unused electronics & more

18. Timers on exterior lights

19. Programmable thermostats

20. Easy changes at a slow pace and they won't even notice they are going green

Make it easy and encourage a brighter future

Battery Recycle Greenwashing!

My day ...

Visited a location that claims they are a Battery Recycle dropoff facility today. Can you believe that they DON'T RECYCLE Batteries!!! They throw them in the regular trash which then goes out to their dumpster only to end up at a LANDFILL!!! We trusted them to recycle the materials that are dropped of at their facility.

911 recycle which offers some of the best recycling information, has this company listed as a trusted business to recycle these batteries. What's next? We are doing our part to collect them and drive to these locations leaving them with what we thought were trusted recyclers. Why are they claiming to recycle and gaining recognition but turn their backs and dump them into the dumpsters? Why? Greenwashers? This is no fault to 911 Recycle

I will call over thirty places tomorrow and find who is/who isn't recycling batteries. Will they accept them from anywhere and where they send them.

Let's hope this is a start to educating the employees that carelessly toss batteries away that are dropped off by those of us who believe they are recycling them....

Making a difference: Call2Recycle

Slide Picture HandBag - Reuse Recycle Remember

We have over 400 slides at my parents from my grandparents travels all over the world in the 40's 50's and 60' can you imagine before picture of a location in a handbag as you travel that same area today. Consider how easy this is to create for a holiday gift bag.

I love this creation via fototiller

Sport Equipment Recycled

Sports Recycling!

Used Soccer ball purse, Via Geekologie

Wine Racks - 15 ways to reuse your wine rack

Reuse your unwanted wine racks.

1. Use as a magazine rack

2. To sort Mail

3. Keep files your working on organized and handy

4. Paperback book holder

5. Shoes can be seperated/protected

6. Holidays - wrapping paper seperate for easy access and viewing(although, I use old material scraps & recycled paper)

7. Hang on wall for decoration with any of these ideas

8. Place in a guest room with towels

9. Kitchen counter with reusable containers that fit

10. Your favorite T-shirt holder - roll them up

11. Those Thin fall sweaters - again roll and place in sections

12. Use to store your Stainless Steel Reusable bottles

13. Use in Garage for tools

14. Give to your children - they will use it

15. Hang in closet - Roll up those jeans for each section

Toxins to Avoid in Personal Products & Top Brands to use

Don't purchase products with:

Phthalates
Formaldehyde
Toluline
Mineral Oils
Sodium Lauryle Sulphate
Parabens
Propylene Glycol

Look for Organic Natural and Environmental personal care products.

There are many companies working towards a natural organic products for all of us
Fragrances, makeup, hair care, body care & other personal products. Some may offer only a few organic, natural and animal free testing.

Moisturizers offerering a better natural/organic/other rating

BioElements
Burt's Bee's - I use this product
Estee Lauder - worked for and have used
Farmaesthetics
Garden of Eve
Giovanni
Intelligent
John Masters
Jolicatellas
Jurlique
Kimberly Sayer
LaurEss
Lavera
L'Occitane - have used
Miabu Ltd
Murad - I use this product
Nuxe
Ole Henriksen - I use this product
Olive
Origins - have used
Pink Horizons
Polished
Recovery Serum
Saffron Rouge
Shear Minerals
Skin Free
Stem
Suis for face
Sukiface
Sumi Co.
Susan Cininelli
Tara Ayurveda
The purity Project
Tom's of Maine - have used for over 30yrs or more
Topix Citrix
Weleda - have used
Welstar
Wholistic
Yonka
Zia
Zosimos
And Many Many More...

links:

http://www.ecobusinesslinks.com/natural_cosmetics_cruelty_free_organics.htm
http://www.bestorganicsforhealth.com/
http://www.futurenatural.com/natural-makeup-cosmetics-organic-beauty.html#Section3630344
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?atatime=500&category=facial%20moisturizer/treatment&order=product+INC&&showmore=products&start=0

Check lowest levels:
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.php?atatime=500&category=facial%20moisturizer/treatment&showmore=products&start=0&order=webscore+INC

http://ewg.org/
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome

Ingredients banned in other countries: http://www.ewg.org/node/22624

Beta carotene, Vitamin C & Anti-Aging

Take a minute:

• Be sun smart use SPF 30 whether or not you need it
• Avoid processed foods & limit how much you eat
• Eat fresh & raw veggies/fruit are best
• Use relaxation and meditation to help repair your inner self.
• Stay close to nature, walk, pick up trash along your roads, smile
• Swimming is a great way to exercise many of your body muscles
• Eat nuts and grains not white rices and breads
• My top pics are Blueberries, Tomatoes, yogurt and grains & nuts
• Avoid tanning booths, chemical makeup, lotions, and other body products
• Clean your home naturally avoid chemical cleaners
• Try juicing but eating the skin along with fruit is best
• Limit amount of red meats, if you eat meat try chicken & fish

Here are some helpful lists.

1. Beta-carotene - destroy free radicals help slow aging process
• Carrots
• Pumpkin
• Sweet potato ***
• Butternut squash
• Mango
• Spinach **
• Cantaloupe
• Kale
• Greens (beet, collard, and mustard)
• Swiss chard
• Red peppers
• Apricots
• Broccoli
• Prunes
• Artichoke hearts
• Romaine and loose-leaf lettuce
• Tomatoes- lycopene

2. Vitamin C – anti aging properties
• Most any citrus fruit
• Fresh orange and grapefruit juice
• Oranges
• Papaya
• Strawberries
• Kiwi fruit
• Red peppers
• Cantaloupe
• Tomato vegetable or tomato juice
• Broccoli
• Mango
• Brussels sprouts
• Grapefruit
• Pea pods
• Green pepper
• Cauliflower
• Kale
• Red cabbage
• Greens
• Butternut squash
• Grapes
• Tomatoes
• Tomato juice and tomato sauce
• Potatoes
• Swiss chard
• Green soybeans
• Berries (raspberries and blackberries)
• Brewer's yeast
• Lentils

3. Anti Aging – many are filled with antioxidants
• Tuna, salmon
• Blueberries
• Yogurt
• Sweet potatoes
• Blueberries***
• Tomatoes
• Dark chocolate
• Kiwi
• Spinach
• Green tea

Washington Toxics needs help spreading the word on BPA

Washington Toxics (WA_Toxics) on Twitter

@ WA_Toxics http://www.watoxics.org/

"Protecting public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution. ... FDA scientists tapped chem industry lobbyists 4 help drafting #BPA public safety ... "@nwfoodette @Ecosaveology @pugetpeople10:38 AM Sep 2nd from TweetDeck ...twitter.com/WA_toxics

Thank you lets keep the word out there:)

Other companies working to teach you about toxins:
http://www.preventharm.org/
http://www.ecocenter.org/
http://www.clean-ny.org/
http://www.safehealthyct.org/
http://www.iatp.org/
http://safemama.com/
http://www.saferstates.com/ - Mattel toymaker exempt

Stay Alert!! know what you are using. I use Stainless Steel. No aluminum pans, bottles, storage. No plastics for storage, water, or anything edible. No Glass with Lead!! research it. there are many made overseas that contain lead and most of your old china contains lead.

BE AWARE Toxic Chemicals are just not worth the side effects. NO VOC

Stay healthy:)

Simply - SIGG Reusable Bottles

Reusable Water bottles Made by SIGG:

Reusable Water bottles are a great way to save $$, avoid use of plastics with or without BPA, and a great way to be part of a greener world. If you have used reusable bottles in the past great work. They are reusable for years. However until just recently,

If you are unsure about your SIGG please contact them.

SIGG: Admits "bottles made previous to August, 2008 were lined with a water-based epoxy liner which contained trace amounts of BPA" says Steve Wasik CEO, SIGG Switzerland http://mysigg.com/bulletin/

Does your SIGG have a trace amount of BPA? Check here for an explanation: http://mysigg.com/liner/

Photo - SIGG Official Site

LIMITED TIME OFFER:

Exchange your SIGG for a new NO BPA SIGG - print out shipping lable and return form http://mysigg.com/bulletin/exchange_program.html

Canada: http://mysigg.com/bulletin/pdf/SIGG%20Return%20Label-Canada.pdf

http://www.mysigg.com/
Source: www.mysigg.com

Famous names like Madonna, David Beckham, Cindy Crawford and Julia Roberts have endorsed and used SIGG bottles.

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Guest comment:
ouch, thats NOT good!
August 24

Ecosaveology
no it's not and for all of those who took the precautions years ago to avoid BPA..what do you use? we have stainless for hot and cold..
August 24

Ecosaveology Mail yours back in for an exchange http://mysigg.com/bulletin/exchange_program.html
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Ecosaveology You thought you were on the right track only to be wronged by SIGG...contain BPA: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/sigg-bottles-now-bpa-free.php

SIGG Bottles Now BPA Free. But What Were They Before? : TreeHugger
Source: www.treehugger.com
A year and a half ago we asked Are Sigg Aluminum Bottles BPA Free? and our answer was inconclusive. SIGG bottles consistently tested with no detectable levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), but when we asked if their liner was

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Safety Belts Are Reusable

Collect safety belts from junk yard cars, planes, car seats, and any vehicles headed
to a landfill

Reuse as:

1. Guitar straps
2. Hand made purse
3. Beusable bag straps
4. Belts for men and woman
5. Hang a picture
6. Luggage strap - add velcro
7. In the garden for vines to climb
8. Add many large holes in a row (like a belt) - hang lengthwise for scraves, hand towels & more
9. Trim a skirt at the base, around the waste
10. Trim a pair of pants or jeans - bottom cuff, up the sides, on the pockets
11. Large dog leash
12. Large dog collar - make both leash and collar
13. Hang Plants by adding hook and holes
14. Travel Blanket strap
15. Weave together to create a purse, bag and reusable bag

Homemade Honey Lip Balm

Homemade honey lip balm:

1 grated TB beeswax, 2TB organic olive oil -melt slowly in double boil system then add 1TB & 5 drops of essence

Pour mixture into your reusable travel lip balm containers and refrigorate until cooled and firmer

Join us on Facebook.com/SaveBees and Ecosaveology:)

If you are looking for more of my work:

Http://www.facebook.com/Ecosaveology
Http://www.facebook.com/TravelWorldWide
Http://www.facebook.com/SaveBees

and so many more.

Looking for a very Green/Eco Friendly Photographer visit: http://hannahhardaway.blogspot.com/

Ecosaveology Pledge

Ecosaveology Pledge

* Purchasing Paper Products- look for recycled and/or post consumer Paper products like Paper towels, Printer paper, post-it notes, notebooks and so much more ? remember your reusable bag
* Use/shop Eco Friendly Businesses- Dry Cleaners, Restaurants, Retail stores, and market/grocery stores even your home/office cleaning services-recycle hangers, bring your own to go containers, reusable bags
*Purchase items made from reclaimed materials like sneakers, yoga mats, clothes and many other items
* Turn it off, Unplug it & use power strips/master switches ? teach children and it will come naturally for them in the future
* Purchase Local & Organic whenever possible, support your local farmers, farm stands, farmers markets & look for pick your own. Leave the plastic bags there and use reusable bags
*Set up a recycle center in your home/office ? all in one or separate- glass, cans, plastic, paper. Keep a separate collection of hazards- batteries, paints, chemicals bring these periodically to a hazard collection center
*Traveling ? look for Eco Friendly places to stay- Eco Villages, Eco Lodges, Eco Hotels ? you will feel better & support an Eco Business
* Teach another person all of these and more

Rebuild, Reuse, Reclaim, Repair, Recycle, Restore, Review and Repeat?

notes-healthy eating fights cancers-antioxidants

Most important avoid processed foods, eat the skins of your fruit and veggies, Raw is better for you:
Be sure your diet includes a high level of antioxidiants, vitamin D, vitamin c, and omega 3

Vitamin D has been shown to protect up to 50% against Cancer. Also, keeping your diet full of fruits, veggies and whole grains can help lower risk of many cancers. Fat soluble helps to absorb calcium which builds stronger bones and teeth- and can curb the growth of cancerous cells…
Tomatoes, Broccoli sprouts good source of Sulforaphane and Brussel sprouts too,

Berries-blueberries a great sourse of antioxidants, rich colored berries have anthocyanins a great antioxidant.

Soybeans, like hummous- make your own , isoflavones which protect cells from negative estrogen

Tea Green, White are a great source antioxidants, kaempferol helps fight many cancers, four cups of tea, they say black tea is also included

Cruciferous vegetables like turnip greens, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale, and many more..spinach –lutein avocados

Carrots, squash, yellow/red-peppers, sweet potatoes, pumpkin

Oranges, lemons and grapefruits

Papayas great healer before and after surgeries also for the digestive system

Red grapes- i take resveratrol synergy with grape seed opcs, grape skin extract and green tea extracts...two a day

Turmeric great in stirfry-not only is an inflammatory but is in the ginger family

Ginger helps but still unknown exactly how

Garlic minced let sit for 10 min before cooking…

Curcumin powder better known as Cumin, use in rice dishes, lentils, veggies, chicken and even other great foods.very well known to help prevent cancers

Capsaicin – chili peppers, jalapenos and others

Flax – check with doctor there is controversy when it comes to men

Fresh dried fruit is a great way to be sure you have your servings of daily antioxidants and vitamins.

Info: my knowledge and a bit from reading these two sites:

http://www.thedietchannel.com/Why-You-Should-Be-Eating-Berries.htm for info on berries
http://thecancerfreekitchen.tripod.com/id6.html some info from this site

Tags: cancer, raw veggies, vegetables, fruit, prevent,
temp title: notes-healthy eating fights cancers

Sustainable, Eco, Green Events include Green Roofs

Green, Green Roof, Eco, Sustainable Events, and more

August 21-22: Boston GreenFest 2009 Boston City Hall Plaza Foundation for a Green Future, Inc.Boston, MA ph: 617-477-4840 karen@bostongreenfest.org

September 11-15 Australian Landscape Conference will be held at the Camberwell Centre, Melbourne http://greenroofs.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/australian-landscape-conference-2009-to-feature-green-roof-designs/

September 18-21: ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO 2009, Chicago, Illinois, USA http://www.asla.org/

Oct 19-22 2009: City of Toronto Fall Session Application Deadline, Toronto, CanadaSource: http://www.toronto.ca/livegreen/bus_eco-roof. html www.toronto.ca/greenroofs
http://www.citiesalive.org/

February 5 & 6, 2010 The Green Living Expo Honolulu, Hawaii -
Blaisdell Center - 700 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 968144pm to 9pm Friday
10am to 6pm Saturday http://www.thegreenlivingexpo.com/events.htm

2009 events not included can be found on many sites:

http://www.ecofactory.com/calendar/2009-06

http://www.environmental-expert.com/Events.aspx

Green Roofs - Online list - Roofs Go Green

Green Roofs can be found World Wide - Roofs Go Green

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_roof

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:20080708_Chicago_City_Hall_Green_Roof.JPG

http://www.worldgreenroof.org/

http://apexgreenroofs.com/index.html

http://www.bostongreenroofwebsite.info/

http://www.roofmeadow.com/

http://www.saulnurseries.com/

http://www.greengridroofs.com/

http://www.rexius.com/

http://www.capitolgreenroofs.com/

http://www.roofgreening.ca/

http://www.greenroofplants.com/

http://www.livingroofsinc.com/about_us/?x=1

http://www.liveroof.com/

http://www.citiesalive.org/

http://www.zinco-usa.com/

http://www.bioroof.com/index2.html

http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=e3a9a2c9-a053-4150-8a26-991b0b539e0f

http://www.gardensinthesky.ca/index_hi.html

http://www.greenqatar.com/ coming soon

http://www.greenroofs.com/

http://www.capitolgreenroofs.com/

http://www.greengridroofs.com/

http://www.greenroofservice.com/

http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20060911/sweet-sedum

http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20060911/green-roof-timeline

http://roofmeadow.com/

http://www.jrsmith.com/green_building/rwh_overview.htm

http://www.flynn.ca/flat2.asp?rID=&prod=Green%20Roofing&lID=&id=3

http://www.tremcosealants.com/commercial/green/specifications.asp

http://www.4to40.com/fairs_and_exhibitions/index.asp?fairid=3099

There are many more please add any you have used or recommend.

Green Roof Events coming soon.

Green Newbie - 4 great ways to start simply

Green Newbie - Its Easy to Go Green

-Start simple with a reusable Stainless Steel travel mug

-Reusable Bags for shopping - grocery, books, or other stores, Library too

-Recycle simply- all glass, Cans, plastics and paper:

1. Glass: rinse by adding a bit of water recover gently shake remove cover and place in recycle bin-cover off. Remove Corks and bag separately 100% recyclable and reusable. http://www.terracycle.net/cork/cork.htm or Wine Cork Recycling, Yemm & Hart Ltd., 610 South Chamber Dr, Fredericktown, MO 63645.

2. Plastics: same, rinse, place in recycle bin, bag plastic caps separately, Always remove Caps, covers, lids they will not recycle if cover is on!! Remove cap from cartons too. Recycle deodorant stick by remove contents & place in bin. Prescription bottles ?most are recyclable remove covers. http://www.thestarfishproject.org/ may still be accepting expired prescriptions.

A. Peanuts from shipping need special recycling www.epspackaging.org/info.html
B. Caps from bottles can be collected for months, check with your local recycle company to see if they are accepting caps yet. Also Aveda is accepting all caps from their products. Bring to your Aveda Salon.

3. Paper: shred all personal docs, charge card application received in mail, tear name off all labels and shred/cut many times with scissors, (avoid Identity thief) Books & Magazines can be given to thrift stores, library, schools, nursing homes, You can even start your own book swap once a month. If you choose to recycle remove all inserts that may have glue or a sticky edge. All spiral note books are recyclable.

4. Cans: rinse, remove tabs (bag separately for months) place in bin. Aerosol cans may be accepted empty and remove caps (great for peg games) toothpaste tubes are acceptable. Tabs can be mailed or dropped off at Ronald McDonald homes across the country.
-Most Recycle companies approve of Blue clear bag for all recyclable items, bag up and place out on recycle day.

Things you should know about Recycling:

1. Cell phones, PDAs, all Electronics, motor vehicles, machines are recyclable. Call your local center and they will direct you. Apple will recycle all Apple products for you. Craigslist & Freecycle may work for you-be smart when meeting with unknown persons.

2. Paints, chemicals, poisons check Crud Cruiser or www.earth911.org
3. CFL Light Bulbs can be recycled at local Lowes, Home Depot, Ikea and a few others.

4. All Eyeglasses, Shoes and Clothing can be donated to shelters, second hand stores and sneakers can be dropped off at your local Nike stores for recycling. Lions Club worldwide and Target Optical is accepting eyeglasses. Another World Wide recycler of eyeglasses http://www.onesight.org/
5. Printer ink cartridges can be dropped off at Office Depot for Credit towards replacement. HP accept them by mail. Some offices offer drop off bins. You can also have them refilled.
6. Are you a teacher? lots of juice bags at your school? Earn $ for them: http://www.terracycle.net/brigades/ Cookie Wrappers, pouch Brigade and Frito Lay chip bags. Also Energy Bar Wrappers, Ritz chips bags, Kashi wrapper/bags, Bare Naked bags, are all being collected start you project with the new school year.

7. Ask your town office about local recycling they can direct you.
8. If you have a compost shredded papers, fruit & veggie peelings, small yard clippings, for more view compostable items online.

Solar Trash compactor and more recycle collection units

If you are on Facebook, take a moment to view a page that offers eco info in a simple way.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ECOSAVEOLOGY-your-guide-to-go-green/115858395301

stop junk mail

Almost every year I have to repeat this process. But I wanted to share the email and some addition info with you. I have remarked on a few things below. You will have to repeat with every move, every new purchase where you give your complete name, address, and phone number. Like a credit card application. Your name is put on a runway to mailings.

1. http://www.valpak.com/corporate/pages/contact.jsp or
http://www.coxtarget.com/mailsuppression/s/DisplayMailSuppressionForm remove from valpak
http://www.coxtarget.com/mailsuppression/s/StoreMailSuppression another step to do

2.http://www.catalogchoice.org/
Welcome mr mrs this is to decline catalogs however you need the catalog to do so!!!!

3.https://www.dmachoice.org/MPS/proto1_reg.phpDMA’s Mail Preference Service
Thank you. You are now opted-out of most unsolicited mail.Primary Name: Alternate Name: Alternate Name: Alternate Name: Address: UserName: Email: DMA’s Mail Preference

ServiceImportant: You have selected to eliminate all mailings from organizations participating in the DMA Mail Preference Service.

Are you sure you want to proceed?
The average household can save $1422 dollars per year from marketing offers. By eliminating all mail offers not only will you miss out on these savings, but you’ll miss out on at least 80% of all commercial offers and discounts!And you will miss the environmental benefits of shopping at home rather than driving to the mall!

By replacing just two shopping trips to the mall each year with shopping by catalogs or direct mail, DMA estimates that Americans could:
* Reduce the amount we drive by 3.3 billion miles.
* Reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 3 billion pounds.
* Save more than $490 million on gas costs.

4.http://www.pennysaverusa.com/region.aspx?from=%2fcontactus%2findex.aspx

5.http://www.advo.com/consumersupport.html
removal from all valassis advertisements and value paks

6. not big on this one as it requires your social security number for processing needless to say i did not do....https://www.optoutprescreen.com/opt_form.cgi

7. http://www.stopjunkmail.org/links.htm bay area links to opt out
http://www.41pounds.org/ NO - charges you to do this.

Recycle Can Tabs and Plastic Caps

Did you know they are not recycling plastic caps,
Bread bag tabs or plastic pull tabs for plastic bottles.

Aveda is collection caps right now Summer 09 for

recycling program. Contact your local spa.

The pull tabs on all cans can help raise funds

for the Ronald McDonald Houses across the US

most will accept by mail or in a drop box available

outside the front entrance.

You can also create purses and bags with tabs.

Thank you for helping out another recycling program.

Rain Barrel overflow:) saved

Rain Barrel that was over flowing from one rainfall total 8 hrs , that's a lot of rain...

have connected second rain barrel to the temporary set up.

Second rain barrel ready to go

rain barrel overflow:) all set for now but will search for some elbow and other parts to complete this hidden rain barrel collection.

Conversion digital all the way

Analog to digital conversion inevitable
http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/celebrities/digital-tv-conversion-460209
a conversion chart-
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?drop&ref=mb#/note.php?note_id=61007603936
compare video, phone & Internet, Bundles too! http://www.saveology.com

Natural Cleaner Organic Fair Trade 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottle

Certified Fair trade w/Organic Oils 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottle 100% vegan made in USA OTCO not animal tested "Health is our greatest Wealth"

Uses: facial message, hair and scalp, bath, beach, body, dentures, mint deodorant, shaving, mouthwash, silk, wool pets, diapers, car, hand and foot care.

My uses: granite counter tops, porcellian tiles and wood floors-very diluted, bathroom showers, tubs, sinks, Dogs area, door handles, window frames, out door seating, inside microwave and stove, great in the shower for body soap, in all hand soap dispenses, and where ever I can. No chemicals, no allergies, no eye irritation from odor-do not get in eyes-great facial press.

This company has been around for 150 years adn 5 generations of soapmaking
Dr Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap
liquid available at most local Health food stores, Whole Foods, Central Market, even Target

Banking on Shoes

What do you do with your unwanted shoes? Here is an idea for you.
The need in our country for children, woman and mens shoes is one of great size. Don't throw them out. There is always someone that needs what you don't want.
You can start by dropping off unused pairs of shoes to these locations, shelters, churches, even more. If you can't drop them off or send them, call for a pic up. There are groups in your area that are always looking for shoes, clothes, even working appliances. Let's work to put shoes on ever person that needs them.

A quick list for your shoe donations.

The Shoe Bank over 30 drop off location in Texas
http://www.shoebank.org/

Nike Reuse a shoe program. Nike stores have collected globally over 22,595,410 pairs of shoes since 1990. March 01, 2009
http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/get-involved/individual-shoe-recycling
Training Ground Flooring Tiles made with Nike Grind are now available at NikeStore.com.
offers drop off points in USA, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Australia or mail in.

Recylced runners offers a map for drop off locations: http://www.recycledrunners.com/recycledrunners-map/

ARR Running-Shoe Recycling Program
http://arizonaroadracers.com/ClubBusiness/shoes.php
Hope Runs 2831 Prince St. Berkeley, CA 94705
http://www.hoperuns.org/
Sole Responsibility Canada
http://www.soleresponsibility.org/donate.htm

Don't forget Homeless shelters, Woman shelters, Children's homes and more for your shoes in good condition.
There are many more in need today than yesterday. This is a simple way to help some out.

Ed Begley Jr. "Living with Ed"

Now on Twitter.com/edbegleyjr

You may have seen the Shows "Living with Ed" and You may be looking for more ways to connect and have up to date info. Well here is your chance.
You can Join the members at

http://www.facebook.com/pages/LIVING-WITH-ED-ED-BEGLEY-JR-AND-HIS-WIFE-RACHELLE/22914496585

and Now you can folllow at

www.twitter.com/edbegleyjr

Smart Power Strips, Talking Chargers

You are Being Stolen from!! and you didn't know it.

You may not even know you are being stolen from by your chargers!
95% of the power used by plugged in unused chargers for any device is being wasted. When you disconnect your cell phone, laptop or other device unplugged it. As long as it stays plugged into the wall it continues to draw electricity.
tips to save $$ and energy: Unplug unused items, chargers ect., install a whole house master switch or smart strips, timer strips and other ideas for you.

Can't we use a timer for our chargers? Can't we turn off the power Strip When not in use?

Smart Strip, when an item is not in use, unit can slow the energy to the plugged in charger.

Like Mini Power Minders, " research shows one could simply save a few hundred dollars each year"
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20061125/mini-power-minder-turns-off-power-for-you/
You can purchase at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=mini+power+minder&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=2685409371&ref=pd_sl_922umasu4n_b

Power monitors with timers, smarts and coming soon Talking chargers!! "Your Phone is Charged. Please Unplug Your Charger Now" or "Hey! Hey! Unplug Me, You Moron!"

Watts watcher:
http://www.wattstopper.com/products/details.html?id=74

Solar Charger for cell phone, sounds high tech? have a look: http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p7.html

solar backpacks its on my wishlist:)

You may not be aware that you can use these daily while walking the streets of NYC to work, hiking in the mountains, biking on a trail, even sitting at the beach. Solar is free.

http://www.earthtechproducts.com/solar-backpacks.html

http://www.voltaicsystems.com/index-US.shtml

Low carbon Eating?

This is great, I was telling you how most of your non local food travels on average 1,500 miles before making it to your table. Also just learned that when food is shipped from over seas it could sit for weeks in ports before ever being picked up and brought to the distribution center.
http://www.seventhgeneration.com/learn/news/guide-low-carbon-eating
Great info. Buy Local when ever you can.

Computers use energy

desk top computer vs laptop/notebook which is more eco? Solar chargers anyone?

you know facebook "Living with Ed" page shows upcoming scheduledappearences

You will find an updated events, videos, educational tips, web links and other eco green information. Enjoy watching parts of episodes of "Living with Ed" you will find the latest information

Mac PC and chargers FYI

it's never to early to think green. Power off your mac/pc and unplug chargers when not in use:)

Eco Shower Cleaner made at home

Equal salt and vinegar + a bit of Eco dish soap mix together to scrub bathroom shower

Simple eco ways to clean with out chemicals

Crayons on hard surfaces?

Crayon on hard surface? Slightly warm with hair dryer then wash away with a bit of baby oil on a rag.

Do you eat bread, bagel even produce from a bag? Recycle The Bag:)

I collect all the plastics from items like bread, bagels, newspapers, and recycle them. Its so easy. use the bread bag to stuff all the others in, daily.

every day we have items that come in plastics, they are usually just thrown out however you can collect the plastics in one bag and recycle all of them.

Let me know if you try it.

SOLAR TUBES BRING NATURAL LIGHT INTO DARK SPACES

ADD A SOLAR TUBE TO CLOSETS, KITCHENS HALLWAYS ANYWHERE YOU NEED A LIGHT DURING THE DAY. THEN AT NIGHT IT CAN BE DOUBLED AS A CFL LIGHT

CFL Mosquito repeller

pics to come soon you can find more information at ecosaveology on facebook.com

I will try to bring it here for you....

all exterior lights have been replaced to fit CFLs great savings

all exterior lights have been replaced to fit CFLs great savings

You can replace all exterior lights with cfls, saves energy, last longer and creates a great form of light. You can use CFLs indoors, I like the bright or daylight, gives off a whiter light.

BPA information

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100176179&page=1

Do you have a Business in mind

Eco or Green business great have a look at this: http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=48924128923&h=L2J2d&u=Flnhh

There are several different companies that offer great cleaners.

http://www.seventhgeneration.com/learn/blog/meet-7gen

http://www.begleysbest.com/

Green Eco show;

Earth Day
in Hollywood �09
Go Green!
We enjoy a reputation for introducing our celebrity friends to hot, cool and
useful products. In honour of Earth Day, we will be gifting our favourite environmentally-
conscious stars with some of our favourite organic/green/socially-conscious products and
services. This is an opportunity for you to have your product placed in the hands of some of
the most influential celebrity ambassadors for the environmental movement.

Shipping Deadline: For arrival no later than April 15th
Delivery: Week of April 20th
Holiday: April 22, 2009
30 (Includes 5 Press Samples)
$1,500 - Gift Bag Inclusion

�Tremendous and immediate brand awareness and association
with highly-recognizable talent in the Entertainment Industry.
�Inclusion of your direct contact information for future orders,
inquiries, thank-you notes, etc.

�Consultation with our marketing team for maximum exposure.

�Supplemental PR efforts through our extensive media contacts.

�Copies of any electronic, Internet and print media coverage.

�Synergy of being grouped with a larger value gift assortment.

�Valuable editorial angle that can be pitched to your media contacts.

Getting your product into a star�s
hands can be a tricky endeavour. They
have many gatekeepers who censor
what they see and hear. Because of
our industry reputation, contacts with
talent representatives and direct
access to celebrities, the chances of
your product being used by these
celebrities is exponentially higher
than a mailing you might do on your
own to a random point of contact in
the person�s entourage.

Jeremy Piven
Heather Graham
Justin Timberlake
Bill Maher
Adrian Grenier
Jake Gyllenhaal
Pink
Leonardo DiCaprio
Melissa Etheridge
Sheryl Crow
Eva Longoria
Tobey Maguire
Drew Barrymore
Ellen DeGeneres
Kathy Griffin
Tyra Banks
Bette Midler
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Holly Robinson-Peete
Sting
Rosario Dawson
Tina Fey
Alicia Silverstone
Ricky Martin
CourteneyCox

Junk Mail

There are several things you can about junk mail.
1. opt out mailing lists you can find these online.
2. shred and recycle
3. shred and put in your compost bin
4. visit your local post office and as to opt out. there are a few PO addressing this.
5. look for the deliverer address on the junk and email, write or call directly and ask to be removed.

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE HAZARDS OF COTTON? USE ORGANIC!

SEVEN of the top fifteen chemicals used to grow and manufacture conventionally are suspected carcinogens

and 1/3 of a pound of chemicals to make a cotton t-shirt

Organic Trade Association

Sustainable Cotton Project

GREEN EVENT DON'T MISS IT

Edit

Greener Gadgets conference

Friday February 27, 2009, 09:00AM

This year's conference will feature innovators, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and eco-designers

http://events.linkedin.com/pub/19593

http://www.greenergadgets.com

http://www.howtogogreen.com/

FASHION RECYCLED REUSE AND NEW TO YOU

http://www.ecoist.com/

FASHION THATS ORGANIC

http://www.wepilates.com/

http://www.beleaf.com/

Bamboo facts and eco shipping tips

Lets work together to more eco friendly both at home and at the office. If you have a few minutes each day read, research the products you use and try to find more eco friendly ones. message me with questions and I will try to help.

DO YOU SEND GIFTS OR SHIP OTHER ITEMS?

Use Greenwrap or your shredded paper as your package filler. If you use your shredded office paper you are being ECO twice over:) kudos to you:) Remember to reuse boxes, folders and envelope. create a new label when needed.