Tell us your "green" tips. What do you do to help the environment?
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Gina
Oct 13, 2009
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We unplug most of our appliances when we arent using them. It saves energy and makes a difference on your electrical bill! Laptop, phone charger, DVD player, fans, space heater...
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Mike Bray
Oct 11, 2009
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Reduce carcinogens in your life by obtaining the CancerSmart guide from www.leas.ca
Purchase toilet paper, paper towels, napkins from recycled paper such as Cascades brand
Use biodegradeable soaps, shampoos, detergents, cleaners Nature Clean brand is Canadian
Use LED reading and night light
Use crushed rock rather than concrete or asphalt for drives and walks
Kill weeds in drives & walks with a mix of 1 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup salt i/4 cup dish soap. Mix & use in a spray bottle. Best when weeds small, actively growing on warm day. Repeat for some weeds.
Use hand tools as much as possible. Exercise for you and emissions free.
No 2 cycle engines- emissions very high
Use yard and boulevard to grow food. Fruit trees, bushes, veg. look as good as lawn
Think before using and shut off all electrical as soon as not needed.
Measure amount of water needed, put in electric kettle, shut off as soon as boiling.
Coffee- as soon as made, shut off, put in thermos
Lower all lights, fans etc. in ceilings and seal up holes around electrical outlets. Use spray foam carefully AROUND OUTSIDE of the electrical outlet and tuck tape (very sticky) to finish sealing gaps around the outside. Eliminates a lot of heat leakage.
Use foam gaskets behind all outside wall electrical covers and plastic baby plugs for all the same outlets not in use.
Eliminate any product with "fragrance" as part of the ingredients-totally unregulated. Includes room fresheners and sprays. Use a bowl of vinegar or aromatic spices if needed
Cycle, canoe, walk, swim rather than use motorized toys.
Use crock pot and toaster oven rather than stove when possible
Eat less meat and use more pulses-peas, beans, lentils, chick peas
Bury non meat and non dairy kitchen wastes in the garden
Buy the most energy efficient appliances available by checking the energuide website
Use glass containers rather than plastic
Never use plastic in the microwave
Avoid canned foods and soft drinks as much as possible due to the bisphenol A in the lining
Avoid processed foods as much as possible. Learn to make your own from unprocessed ingredients.
Keep plastic items away from kids- you do not know what type of plastics are used
Try to go to restaurants that do not have plastic disposable items
Have a real cup for your tea and coffee rather than dangerous styrofoam
Drive with a light foot. Is there a prize for the first at the red light?
Push to have speed limits enforced and reduced.
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Guest
Oct 05, 2009
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When doing laundry i always do a full load, use cold water and empty the dryer lint trap to make sure my dryer is working at maximum efficiency.
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Guest
Oct 05, 2009
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In the summer-time I always open a window instead of running the AC. I also adjust the thermostat a couple of degrees higher in the summer and lower in the winter
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Renee
Sep 29, 2009
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I've decided not to purchase as many cleaning products as I used to. I now try to use instead vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, salt , etc as much as possible.
I also try to recycle water as much as possible. Fish tank water, dehumidifier water, and gently used dishwater.
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Rachel
Jun 19, 2009
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I walk or bike with my young children as much as possible. I get my errands done and get a work-out as well! A quality bike carrier/stroller is an excellent way to transport things and children. You can use it in all seasons.
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(Prince Albert)
Jun 05, 2009
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Instead of using plastic bags in my children's lunches, I've started using reusable "wrap n mats" to hold their snacks, sandwiches etc. The kids like the different cloth prints plus the inside is lined with plastic which serves as a placemat while they eat.
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Jun 05, 2009
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Try composing, you might like it!
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Jun 05, 2009
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Laundry: COLD WATER. I use cold water when washing all the laundry.
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Green Thumb
Jun 04, 2009
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Five Easy Ways to Celebrate Environment Week
Canadian Environment Week is a time to focus on simple changes that contribute to a greener future for everyone. You don't have to look far to find easy ways to green your lifestyle or appreciate the beauty of nature. Here are a few suggestions:
Buy locally grown food. Take some time to visit local Farmers Markets and learn more about the benefits of choosing locally grown foods!
Change at least one light bulb to a compact fluorescent. Those qualified to ENERGY STAR® use about a quarter as much electricity as a conventional light bulb to produce the same amount of light. Compact fluorescents cost a bit more than incandescents, but they last up to ten times longer.
Take a walk on the wild side. Go for a day hike on a local nature trail and revel in the beauty and serenity you're trying to preserve for future generations.
Turn off your computer when you're not using it. A home computer, monitor, and printer can use up to 200 watts of electricity. At both work and home, set your monitor to go into "sleep" mode if it is idle for more than 5 minutes, and your computer to do the same after 15.
Carry a cloth bag or keep one in your car. Avoid traditional plastic bags in favour of reusable totes. Most plastic bags wind up in landfill sites, where they can take up to a thousand years to biodegrade. A cloth tote is durable, easy to carry and much more eco-friendly!
From: http://www.ec.gc.ca
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