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

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

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?

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.

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

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