Do you need to be saved from JUNK MAIL…especially with the strike there is nowhere to toss it! Each household receives almost 560 pieces of junk mail per year and 100 million trees are used to make junk mail. Here’s another fact for you, the production and transport of junk mail consumes more energy than [...]

It stinks! So now is the time to reduce how much waste you create. Change some simple habits. Do you use wipes or a disposable mop to clean? They create major waste, with 83,000 tons of them being thrown away each year. Try using a microfiber mop head. They clean really well and they can [...]

A/C’s may use tons of energy, but days like today make it difficult to live without them. So if you’ve got one in your home or office, make sure the filters are changed and the units are serviced regularly, that will cut your energy consumptions 5 to 15%. Examine the unit’s air filters once a [...]

With about 24,000 city workers going on strike today affecting many services including garbage pick up, and hot temps for the next few days…this week is going to be a stinker! Some things you can do is reduce the amount of trash that you toss! Stop before drop and think about what you’re tossing it [...]

It’s a Friday so here’s a no-brainer. Want to save water? Turn the tap of while you brush your teeth. Think about it…you brush your teeth for an average 2 minutes. If you have the tap running the entire time, think about how much water you’re wasting. You could probably fill the sink up twice! [...]

Pool owners this one’s for you! BTW I’ll be coming over to take a dip Do you have your pool covered? Solar pool covers attract and store heat from the sun’s rays to help raise the water temp anywhere from 10-15 degrees and save you up to 70% on heating costs. Covers reduce the amount [...]

When you want your house to smell nice you reach for the spray can. There’s a great deal of energy and processing that goes into the manufacturing of aerosol-based sprays. The can itself is made from steel, often with plastics for the nozzle and cap. PLUS Some of the chemicals and propellants in aerosols can [...]

The summer heat is on which means so are the A/C’s. A small adjustment on the dial will save you money and still keep you GREEN and cool. Turn you’re A/C up by 2 degrees, a small temperature change that can make a big difference. You can save almost $100 on your electricity bill not [...]

Kill two birds with one stone…or a few CD’s. Keep the birds out of your vegetable garden with used or scratched CD’s and DVD’s. They are great at scaring birds away from nibbling on your hard work. Get two wooden poles, and dangle the CD’s from the string and tie it between the two poles. [...]

Got a leaky faucet? That tiny little drip can cost you money and waste a lot of water! A slow drip can waste more than 100 gallons of water per week. A plumber may cost close to $50 and hour BUT a medium-size leak that you let continue to drip can cost you over $100 [...]