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Green Community Project: September 2008
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Monday, September 29, 2008. We've already talked about the importance of eating locally. Said: "We suggest that dietary shift can be a more effective means of lowering an average household's food-related climate footprint than 'buying local.' Shifting less than one day per week's worth of calories from red meat and dairy products to chicken, fish, eggs, or a vegetable-based diet achieves more GHG reduction than buying all locally sourced food.". I'm going to commit to Meatless Mondays and to posting good...
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Green Community Project: July 2008
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008. 160;I have to say that this method is far easier than any other method I've used. I just wish I'd stop thinking about pickles! Monday, July 7, 2008. Often, when we think about environmental issues, our focus is on our carbon footprint, the oil crisis or toxic products we are using in our homes. However, if you think back to last summer's water crisis in Georgia, you'll realize that water conservation is equally important. . 160; Rain gardens. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Assoc...
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Green Community Project: Clean Coal
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Thursday, February 26, 2009. This was posted on The Reality Blog. From the folks at the Alliance for Climate Protection. The Mountain Lakes League of Women Voters. Has begun its second year focusing on local environmental issues. The Green Community Project, winner of LWVUS Pioneer Award, is dedicated to making a difference by improving the overall environmental impact of our community. The over 20 volunteers have split into four Action Teams- ReThink, Water, Schools and Communication. Of the 25 billion...
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Green Community Project: May 2008
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Thursday, May 29, 2008. 8221; Sometimes it was a little wet and smelly, so I added brown leaves which tend to be plentiful in my yard regardless of the season. Large pieces will take longer to compost than small ones so if you want your garbage to disappear more quickly cut it into smaller pieces. You can also compost dryer lint, pet hair, newspapers and cardboard egg cartons. 160; That’s all you have to do! 160; with great information. It’s a win-win situation. Friday, May 23, 2008. Tick Tubes- Tackl...
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Green Community Project: June 2008
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Well, a traditional dumpster goes directly to the landfill, while about 75-85% of the contents of the green dumpster gets recycled. The green dumpsters also cost less. So, spread the word to your friends and mention the League of Women Voters if you contact Cardella’s. With the benefits of recycling and lower cost, who wouldn’t want a “green” dumpster? Monday, June 9, 2008. More on Battling Bugs. 160; Bonnie sent me a link to this. National Geographic Green Guide. Gives a very ...
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Green Community Project: August 2008
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008. CSA update and Planet Green. Here's a picture of yesterday's share from the CSA. That a few of us belong to ( here's a link to an entry about our first visit. After supper last night (which included one of those wonderful tomatoes! I took a break from my marathon Olympics viewing to catch up on a couple of episodes of my favorite shows that I DVRd from Planet Green. 160;The first show I'd like to recommend is Focus Earth. Author Sophie Uliano ( Gorgeously Green. While debating...
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Green Community Project: Gardening with Native Plants
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Gardening with Native Plants. 160; Why Plant Natives? Natives add beauty to the landscape and preserve our natural heritage. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife; decrease the amount of water needed for landscape maintenance; protect water quality by controlling soil erosion and moderating floods and droughts; reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers in the landscape AND save the homeowner money because native plantings cost less to maintain than turf. Represe...
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Green Community Project: Landscaping is for the Birds
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Landscaping is for the Birds. Why should we care about the birds? 160;Because diverse bird populations are a direct mark of a healthy ecosystem- their lack of habitat is an indication of forest health and their declining numbers can be a barometer of pollution. Birds benefit the environment by being agents of seed dispersal, voracious consumers of insects and rodents, and important to pollination. The Bird Education Network. What can YOU do to help the birds? Has begun its ...
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Green Community Project: November 2008
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Monday, November 24, 2008. Zero Water Filter with Almost Zero Waste. From the National Geographic Green Guide. By Mary Logan Barmeyer. Not if you can recycle them. ZeroWater's carbon and ion-exchange filter reduces dissolved solids in water down to zero parts per million, which you can test with a total dissolved solids (TDS) meter that comes with the filter. The filters are also NSF certified to remove lead, chlorine taste and odor, mercury, hydrogen sulfide, chromium, aluminum, zinc and iron. Remove an...
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Green Community Project: October 2008
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008. Planning a Garage Sale? Have Items to Give Away? Then remember to visit our Free Market website and keep those items out of the landfill! 160;Sorry, Mountain Lakes residents only. Just follow the link in the second box in the column on the right. Questions? Wednesday, October 15, 2008. This is copied from. Make Your Halloween Less Scary. Posted by Lisa Borden. And then there is the combination of all of these into one massive event: Halloween. If you do not have costumes alre...
