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10 Ways to Go Green Saving the Earth and Improving the Environment

by Terry Morton.

Use reusable grocery and shopping bags.

One of the current trends for going green is to buy reusable bags. Plastic bags, though useful for lining trash cans, were clogging landfills. A more environmentally friendly alternative is the reusable bags like the "green" ones at Giant Food Stores that sell for 99 cents (insulated ones that keep food warm or cold are $1.99). In January 2010 Giant gave the 99 cent version to their customers to help them make the transition to reusable bags when it became mandatory to pay 5 cent for each plastic bags.

Use energy efficient light bulbs

When your incandescent light bulbs burn out, use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to replace them. Though the cost of the CFL's may be a little higher than regular bulbs, you'll save in the long run on electricity and energy and don't have to replace the bulbs as often.

Set thermostats for energy efficiency

Lower the thermostat in the winter to use less energy and reduce the heating bill. If you're a little cool when you do that, you can layer your clothes and wear a sweater or light jacket. Make the temperature on your thermostat higher in the summer.

Unplug Appliances

To reduce passive use of electricity unplug your appliances when they are not in use. When you unplug appliances like curlers, irons and blow dryers you will save on the cost of electricity. You could also get a smart power strip to reduce your energy costs and use of energy. Smart power strips sense when the appliances are turned off.

Use cold water for laundry whenever possible

The majority of energy (85%) is used when heating the water to do laundry. Conserve by using warm or cold water to wash your clothes.

Air dry the laundry

Use a clothes line or a clothes rack to dry your clothes naturally. This will conserve energy and also save you money on your gas and/or electric bill.

Reduce your use of water

• cut off the water when you are brushing your teeth
• take shorter showers
• use a low flow shower head
• use a faucet aerator on each faucet (this saves energy and water but keeps the pressure high)
• get plants that require minimum watering that are drought tolerant

Take public transportation whenever possible.

The sponsors of the million car carbon campaign advise that this will reduce carbon emission and save you money on fuel, vehicle maintenance and parking.

Walk or bike

This will improve your cardiovascular health as well as reducing emissions and saving money on transportation.

If you live too far to walk or bike to work telecommute if possible or move closer to your job.

Sources:

• World Watch Institute
• Good Housekeeping
• Million Car Carbon Campaign
• www.energystar.com

Read more at Suite101: 10 Ways to Go Green: Saving the Earth and Improving the Environment http://www.suite101.com/content/10-ways-to-go-green-a209080#ixzz107joad9Q

love ink idenity

i have been working like a mad man to come up with an identity package for love ink. i believe i have finally narrowed down to the logo that i want:
beforeafter

after designing the logo i decided to start working on a business card layout.
so far i am please with the look, clean and simple. i have two color styles that i think i'm going to go with. but i wouldn't put it past me if i end up changing the layout in the next few months ;) i will be ordering them in the next few days i will post pictures of the final product. i'm thinking i will try one set with rounded corners..?? we shall see!

off to start my packaging. pictures will be posted soon!

quote of the day

As long as you know what it is you desire, then by simply affirming that it is yours firmly and positively, with no ifs, buts, or maybes over and over again, from the minute you arise in the morning until the time you go to sleep at night, and as many times during the day as your work or activities permit, you will be drawn to those people, places, and events that will bring your desires to you.

by Scott Reed

pillow perfect

today i came across some little accent pillows at my local dollar store. i'm working on redoing a little girl's bedroom. fun and funky. so the hot pink and lime green where perfect finds. each are about 10x12 (pretty fluffy too) not to shabby for a buck a piece :)
i decided they were just a smidgen to plain for my taste, so i decided to do a mini make over on them. grabbed a few things i had in my craft drawers and went for it.

quote of the day

"Finally, what I really want is to be happy in this moment, where the magic and miracles happen. Stay in the moment and all gifts are added as you breathe and take inspired action."
by Joe Vitale

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