The Meat of the Problem
Green Step #4
The Meat of the Problem
About a month or so ago, we saw Food Inc, an incredibly eye opening documentary about the food industry and its harmful effects to our health and the environment. It was so eye opening, I thought I should turn vegetarian. Unfortunately, I don’t really think I can completely give up steaks, burgers and bolognese, so instead our family will join the Meatless Monday movement. Read more
Be Enlightened, Try CFLs
GREEN STEP #3
Be enlightened, try CFLs
Summer is just around the corner and for most of us, this translates to having the AC on auto 24/7, which is not as bad as just having it on full blast 24/7. But still, the electric bill is bound to reach the triple digits! So here’s an idea to offset our increased usage of valuable energy, let’s switch as many of our household light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs (aka CFLs). Read more
Stop Unwanted Catalogs Already
Green Step #2
Stop Unwanted Catalogs Already
I don’t know about you guys, but right now, I have a pile about a foot and a half high of catalogs I need to go through. You know, while I am riding the exercise bike, while I am watching my favorite cooking show, while I am chatting with my 5 year-old! It’s been in the same place for over a month growing roots, growing taller. Did I subscribe to all of these? Read more
2010 Winter Olympics Showing You Can Go Green
The 2010 Vancouver Olympics is here! Not only are we going to witness what is incredibly possible with so many athletes, but we are also going to see what is inspiringly possible when an organization decides to go green! Read more
Paper or Plastic? Neither!
Green Step #1
Paper or Plastic? Neither!
This month, let’s start bringing our own reusable bags when we shop at the grocery stores and the mall even. Why? Because an estimated four billion plastic bags end up in the landfills. And do you know how long it takes for a plastic bag to decompose? Read more