Category Archives: Green Ideas

Are you recycling everything you can? Refresh your memory today on what items your city or county allows for curbside recycling. Place an item that can be recycled, but that you usually don’t recycle, into your bin.

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Daily action from http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf

Find a green organization today and sign up for their e-newsletter.

Union of Concerned Scientists

Sierra Club

Green America Today

If at all possible, avoid giving them anything other than your email address.  You would think that environmental groups would be good about not killing trees by sending lots of snail mail, but you’d be surprised!

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Daily action from http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf

Begin spring gardening by going organic.  Grow your lawn and garden without toxic chemicals (this site has some good tips, although some are specific to Alberta, Canada).

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Daily tip from http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf

Minimize disposables today.  Bring a mug to get coffee.  Use cloth napkins at a meal.  Wipe up with a rag instead of paper towels.  Stick a fork in your purse or briefcase for the next time you eat out during the workday.

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Daily tip from http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf

Save paper today: print double-sided, or wrap your next present in color comics or a reusable gift bag.  To reduce paper towel use in public restrooms, order “These Come from Trees” stickers (click here for more info).

I saw the “These Come from Trees” stickers several months ago, and now I wish I had ordered them back then.  I guess I’ll have to get on that.  I could have used them these past few days — lots of public restrooms in airports, restaurants, etc. that would make great targets while I’m traveling.  Maybe another way to offset my carbon footprint?

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Daily tip from http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf