Greening Our World

Are you using reusable bags at the grocery store when you shop? I've made a commitment to buy them for next time I grocery shop.

Have you been responding to the Question of the Day? It's fun, topical and a great way to speak your mind.
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Have you heard about our Fairest of them All Contest? Your little princess could win the Ultimate Princess Celebration at Walt Disney World. You can learn more about it here: http://family.go.com/princess-picture-contest/

When carpeting there are a variety of natural, sustainable fibers available, including wool, which is naturally flame resistant and stain repellent, cotton, seagrass and other materials.

With the weather staying warm in a lot of places remember to water lawns either early in the morning or in the evening when it is least likely to evaporate and be a waste.

Happy Monday everyone, another week to begin making this world a greener happier place!

Green Tip of the Day:
Using sleep mode, avoiding screensavers, and remembering to always shut down your computer when you aren't using it for an extended period of time, are all small actions that have big benefits.

The safest things for kids to play with are made of solid wood not pressed, (which contains formaldehyde) or organic fibers. Look for organic cotton, hemp and wool, made without the pesticides and chemical fertilizers that are dangerous for kids to chew on and major water pollutants.

Green Tip of the Day:
Flying less, especially for shorter trips where fuel use in airplanes is less efficient, would prevent millions of tons of carbon dioxide and other harmful emissions from being released into the atmosphere.

Did you know that home heating accounts for about 34% of the average home's energy consumption.