Tip of the Day Archive
Here are some recent tips of the day.
Precycle
Avoid items with excess packaging, purchase things that last, reuse when you can.
May 16, 2008
Our environment's in hot water.
Install a tankless "on-demand" hot water heater. Running a conventional hot water heater is like leaving a kettle boiling 24 hours a day in case you want a cup of tea!
May 15, 2008
Paint It Green.
Where possible, use latex paint instead of oil-based paint, which is more toxic to use and to produce. Also, ask your home supply store to carry the new soy-based paint thinners.
May 14, 2008
Pretty, Not Poisonous.
Check out the Maine Board of Pesticide Control's "Yardscaping" homepage for information about environmentally safe landscaping and yard care.
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May 13, 2008
Concentrate.
Buying concentrated fruit juices saves on packaging and shipping - and usually saves money, too.
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