By Jaime Farrar Most of us try to be “green” for at least one day (hopefully more) out of the year for Earth Day, celebrated in April, but why not go green for 30 days? It’s easy & below is a simple plan for little tips on 30 days of “green”. April 1st- April Fools [...]
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30 days of going green for Earth Day!
Posted in Events, Nevada EcoNet, Tips, tagged Earth Day, Events, green tips, Nevada EcoNet on March 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Be Green This Valentine’s Day
Posted in Tips, tagged green tips, Holiday Tip, Valentine's Day Green Gifts on February 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
By Jaime Farrar It ain’t easy being green… Especially on a holiday built around red and pink! However, you should have known we would find a way! Here are a few ideas to make you valentines day a little greener, while staying in the romantic spirit! 1) Instead of purchasing a card, give your card [...]
Tip of the Week – Holiday Food Shopping
Posted in Tips, tagged green tips, holiday food shopping on November 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Perhaps the best part of the holidays is spending time with friends and family over home-cooked meals. Keep these tips in mind while grocery shopping for the holidays to reduce waste this season. Bread – buying fresh from the bakery (whether at the grocery store or a stand alone bakery such as Great Harvest or [...]
Tip of the Week – Holiday Shopping – Electronics
Posted in Tips, tagged green electronics, green tips, holiday gifts on November 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Are electronics on your gift-giving list this year? There are plenty of options to consider when shopping for anything from computers, to phones to televisions in order to reduce waste and in some cases, even save money. Keep these tips in mind and be a little more green this holiday season. Computers – Look for computers with [...]
Tip of the Week – Holiday Shopping – Clothing
Posted in Tips, tagged green clothing ideas, green tips, natural died clothing, organic clothing, recycled shoes, second hand clothing on November 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you’re like most consumers in America, you’re thinking about all those holiday gifts you need to purchase in the next month and a half. By keeping this month’s tips in mind, you can help reduce waste this season. If you have children, chances are you’ll [...]
Tip of the Week – Eco-Fragrances
Posted in Tips, tagged eco fragrance products, green tips, healthy beauty tips on October 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Rounding out our month of eco-friendly Health & Beauty ideas, here are a few tips to keep you healthy and create less waste with those “fluff” products that we all use each day. Lotions – If your lotion has a pump dispenser, instead of throwing that out when the lotion is gone and buying another with [...]
Tip of the Week – Green Bathroom Basics
Posted in Tips, tagged green bathroom products, green tips on October 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Even the most basic bathroom products can be harmful to the environment. When shopping for these common items, be sure to read the labels and be aware of these surprising facts. Cotton Balls – Make sure the package states that they are made from 100% cotton. It sounds like a no-brainer, but some are made from [...]
Tip of the Week – Earth-Friendly Make-Up
Posted in Tips, tagged earth-friendly make-up, green tips, natural make-up on October 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are a number of natural make-ups on the market these days. By following these tips, not only will your skin reap the benefits, but you’ll reduce the impact on the environment as well. Eyeliner – Look for pencils encased in wood instead of liquid eyeliner with a plastic container. Most wood shavings are biodegradable [...]
Tip of the Week – Health and Beauty
Posted in Tips, tagged green tips, money-saving bath tips, natural bath products on October 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The products used on your skin are just as important as the foods you eat. Being that skin is your largest organ, taking good care of it and making sure to use natural products is crucial for exceptional health. This month’s tips are dedicated to personal care products aimed to keep you healthy and glowing all year [...]
Tip of the Week – Office Supplies
Posted in Tips, tagged green tips, office supplies on September 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
While your office management holds a great deal over the green practices, this week, let’s talk about things you can do on your own to cut back on waste and be more earth friendly. Envelopes – Try to use those made from recycled materials. Labels – Also look for recycled or skip them all together. [...]
