Composting intrigues me! I know it sounds funny that this mish-mosh of Earthly goodies runs through my mind all of the time but it does. Now that I have the means and space to make it happen, I'm starting up a composting project with my nephew, Kyle!
(Once again thanks to the Practical Environmentalist for these green goodies!)
Remember, don't take this too seriously! It's simple AND fun!!! Now, go get dirty and help Mama Earth!
xxoo,
Jess
Compost!
Return your organic waste where it belongs: the soil! Rather than sending banana peels, grass clipping, etc. to the municipal dump, start a compost pile instead. The Environmental Defense Fund says that around 18 percent of the waste an average family in the U.S. produces comes from the yard and garden. If you recycle your yard and garden waste, you’ll reduce the amount of energy used to send this waste to the dump. Add your organic kitchen scraps to your yard waste and you’re significantly decreasing your waste.
Compost also makes your plants stronger and healthier, reducing the need for fertilizers and chemical pesticides. Don’t forget that many cities have municipal composting programs for your yard waste. Need more info about the benefits of compost, how to compost, and what to compost? Check out this quick read and easy guide to get composting!!!
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands! - Simple Environmental Solutions #2
We all know that Mother Earth is in peril. With each day that pases, she's tread on more and more...with some of us leaving debris and waste with each step.
It's time to tighten up and do something. There are so many easy-peasy ways to make this land beautified and healthy. Start small...one step at a time. :)
This weekly series will give you tid-bits each week of how you can do your part!
(Thanks to the Practical Environmentalist for supplying some of this info!)
Love and light,
Jess
2. Lower Your Thermostats!
That’s right, thermostats, plural! Most people have their heater, hot water heater, and refrigerator thermostats set at unnecessary temperatures.
Try this out for a few months: Set your heater at 68 degrees F or lower in the winter and 78 degrees F or higher in the summer. Programmable home thermostats are an even better way to heat and cool your home responsibly.
Next, adjust the temperature on your hot water heater to 140-degrees F or lower if possible. Most people keep the temperature on the hot water heater much higher than they really need. Try it out!
And finally, make sure to use the energy-saving settings on your refrigerator. Better yet, try switching to a more modern, energy saving frig. Look for new refrigerators with the Energy Star label.
What’s with all this Energy Star Business? Check out the U.S. government’s Energy Star program homepage to find out more about how you could be saving money on energy costs and help the environment at the same time. It’s win-win, baby!
It's time to tighten up and do something. There are so many easy-peasy ways to make this land beautified and healthy. Start small...one step at a time. :)
This weekly series will give you tid-bits each week of how you can do your part!
(Thanks to the Practical Environmentalist for supplying some of this info!)
Love and light,
Jess
2. Lower Your Thermostats!
That’s right, thermostats, plural! Most people have their heater, hot water heater, and refrigerator thermostats set at unnecessary temperatures.
Try this out for a few months: Set your heater at 68 degrees F or lower in the winter and 78 degrees F or higher in the summer. Programmable home thermostats are an even better way to heat and cool your home responsibly.
Next, adjust the temperature on your hot water heater to 140-degrees F or lower if possible. Most people keep the temperature on the hot water heater much higher than they really need. Try it out!
And finally, make sure to use the energy-saving settings on your refrigerator. Better yet, try switching to a more modern, energy saving frig. Look for new refrigerators with the Energy Star label.
What’s with all this Energy Star Business? Check out the U.S. government’s Energy Star program homepage to find out more about how you could be saving money on energy costs and help the environment at the same time. It’s win-win, baby!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
We've Got the Whole World in Our Hands - Simple Environmental Solutions #1
We all know that Mother Earth is in peril. With each day that pases, she's tread on more and more...with some of us leaving debris and waste with each step.
It's time to tighten up and do something. There are so many easy-peasy ways to make this land beautified and healthy.
This weekly series will give you tid-bits each week of how you can do your part!
(Thanks to the Practical Environmentalist for supplying some of this info!)
Simple Solution #1:
1. Prevent energy leaks at home.
Check this out: Did you know that heating and cooling can make up to 50 percent of your energy bill each month? If you heat and cool your home more efficiently by fixing leaks, you’ll save money and reduce your impact on the environment.
Plugging up those energy leaks is simple. Insulating your home will keep your house warmer in the winter and help to cool things off in the summer. Sealing all your ducts can help as well. This Energy Star website will help with simple techniques for improving your homes efficiency.
Weatherizing your home is also critical. Want to learn how to weatherize to prevent energy leaks? Read more at this U.S. Department of Energy website!
Love, love, LOVE our Mother!!
Peace and light,
Jess
It's time to tighten up and do something. There are so many easy-peasy ways to make this land beautified and healthy.
This weekly series will give you tid-bits each week of how you can do your part!
(Thanks to the Practical Environmentalist for supplying some of this info!)
Simple Solution #1:
1. Prevent energy leaks at home.
Check this out: Did you know that heating and cooling can make up to 50 percent of your energy bill each month? If you heat and cool your home more efficiently by fixing leaks, you’ll save money and reduce your impact on the environment.
Plugging up those energy leaks is simple. Insulating your home will keep your house warmer in the winter and help to cool things off in the summer. Sealing all your ducts can help as well. This Energy Star website will help with simple techniques for improving your homes efficiency.
Weatherizing your home is also critical. Want to learn how to weatherize to prevent energy leaks? Read more at this U.S. Department of Energy website!
Love, love, LOVE our Mother!!
Peace and light,
Jess
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Make a difference - Brushing your teeth
Try to get into the habit of turning off the tap while brushing your teeth in the morning and at bedtime. You can save up to 8 gallons of water per day, which could save about 240 gallons monthly.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Reusable is what they are....
"Next time you go to toss a reusable sandwich bag, think to yourself: Can I rinse out and resuse? They don't call them reusable for nothin', honey"
~Healthy Bitch Daily
~Healthy Bitch Daily
Monday, September 14, 2009
Recycle your Electronics
We wanted to share with you a great opportunity to help the planet as well as animals!
Have you ever wondered what to do with all your old electronics? Now you can recycle your old cell phones, MP3 players, laptops, and many other electronics through a company called My Bone Yard. It's simple, safe, and My Bone Yard will even pay for shipping.
How does this help our animals? ..... By recycling through this company, the value of your items will be donated to The Humane Society. Get started now and visit My Bone Yard for more information.
Peace and blessings!
Lovebug
Have you ever wondered what to do with all your old electronics? Now you can recycle your old cell phones, MP3 players, laptops, and many other electronics through a company called My Bone Yard. It's simple, safe, and My Bone Yard will even pay for shipping.
How does this help our animals? ..... By recycling through this company, the value of your items will be donated to The Humane Society. Get started now and visit My Bone Yard for more information.
Peace and blessings!
Lovebug
Monday, September 8, 2008
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Revitalize
Let's love our Mother Earth! Below are ways that we can make a change...one day at a time:
1. Reuse your plastic bags or use cloth bags instead when you go to the grocery store (the cloth bags can hold a lot of stuff and they're only $1.00 at Publix & Dollar Tree). You can even use them when you go to your favorite record store or go shopping at the mall. You could start a trend! Just make sure to keep a few in your car so that when you go to the store, you already have them. :)
2. Instead of tossing your cigarette butt on the ground, put it out in an ashtray. It'll only take a few extra seconds.
3. Check out this list of how long it takes certain material to biodegrate:
4. Don't litter!
5. Reuse the scraps of your fruits and eggs...toss them in your garden instead of the garbage. Your plants will eat them up!
6. Go paperless with your bills and call them if they do not honor your request. It's worth a try and maybe one day they'll really start to listen.
7. When you're brushing your teeth, turn the water off in between brushes. It'll lower your water bill and consumption. :)
8. Recycle! In fact, many counties and states have expanded their recyclable item list. Check out your local county's website to see if you can throw away things such as paper towel rolls and cereal boxes.
**Here's a website where you can order recycling bins and get some more information on recyclable items - http://www.ci.orlando.fl.us/public_works/solidwaste/swmrec.htm
**Publix has recycle bins outside their locations where you can throw out recyclables such as paper and plastic bags...they even have recycle bins for foam trays and egg crates. :)
Just remember to continue to love our dear Mother. She's our lifeline....
Much love,
Ami & Jess
*Feel free to send us any additional tips to add - we'll be updating this list periodically and would love your input!
1. Reuse your plastic bags or use cloth bags instead when you go to the grocery store (the cloth bags can hold a lot of stuff and they're only $1.00 at Publix & Dollar Tree). You can even use them when you go to your favorite record store or go shopping at the mall. You could start a trend! Just make sure to keep a few in your car so that when you go to the store, you already have them. :)
2. Instead of tossing your cigarette butt on the ground, put it out in an ashtray. It'll only take a few extra seconds.
3. Check out this list of how long it takes certain material to biodegrate:
- Paper: 2-4 Weeks
- Banana Peel: 3-5 Weeks
- Wool Cap: 1 Year
- Cigarette Butt: 2-5 Years
- Disposable Diaper: 10-20 Years
- Hard Plastic Container: 20-30 Years
- Rubber Boot Sole: 50-80 Years
- Tin Can: 80-100 Years
- Aluminum Can: 200-400 Years
- Plastic 6-pack Holder: 450 Years
- Glass Bottles: A Very, Very Long Time (Forever)
4. Don't litter!
5. Reuse the scraps of your fruits and eggs...toss them in your garden instead of the garbage. Your plants will eat them up!
6. Go paperless with your bills and call them if they do not honor your request. It's worth a try and maybe one day they'll really start to listen.
7. When you're brushing your teeth, turn the water off in between brushes. It'll lower your water bill and consumption. :)
8. Recycle! In fact, many counties and states have expanded their recyclable item list. Check out your local county's website to see if you can throw away things such as paper towel rolls and cereal boxes.
**Here's a website where you can order recycling bins and get some more information on recyclable items - http://www.ci.orlando.fl.us/public_works/solidwaste/swmrec.htm
**Publix has recycle bins outside their locations where you can throw out recyclables such as paper and plastic bags...they even have recycle bins for foam trays and egg crates. :)
Just remember to continue to love our dear Mother. She's our lifeline....
Much love,
Ami & Jess
*Feel free to send us any additional tips to add - we'll be updating this list periodically and would love your input!
Friday, November 9, 2007
Allow Mother Earth to Embrace You
Today, Adil and I are leaving for Ocala, where we're going to camp at Juniper Springs. The anticipation of feeling the wind whisping through the beautiful tree branches has me more excited than I can explain. Sounds of birds, falling acorns, and trickling water will sooth my soul.
I've been going through a ton of personal soul searching lately. Something this week has helped me find my spark again. This weekend, being embraced by our dear Mother (and Adil), will only further help me find the real Jessica again. The light shining from the sky in the morning and the light radiating off the burning embers of our camp fire will put my soul at ease.
All of that being said, What Have You Done for HER Lately??
Please take a moment to pick up a peice of trash that you may so easily step over today.
Take home your plasitc water bottles from work if they don't have recycling available.
Learn more about what is really happening to our precious land, and find out what you can do to help.
Dear Mother Earth will be there for me and you, to calm our souls and bring peace to us, but we have to take care of her, so that she will be able to take care of us.
Have a super weekend everyone and enjoy the beautiful weather!!!
Lots of love,
Jess xoxoxo
I've been going through a ton of personal soul searching lately. Something this week has helped me find my spark again. This weekend, being embraced by our dear Mother (and Adil), will only further help me find the real Jessica again. The light shining from the sky in the morning and the light radiating off the burning embers of our camp fire will put my soul at ease.
All of that being said, What Have You Done for HER Lately??
Please take a moment to pick up a peice of trash that you may so easily step over today.
Take home your plasitc water bottles from work if they don't have recycling available.
Learn more about what is really happening to our precious land, and find out what you can do to help.
Dear Mother Earth will be there for me and you, to calm our souls and bring peace to us, but we have to take care of her, so that she will be able to take care of us.
Have a super weekend everyone and enjoy the beautiful weather!!!
Lots of love,
Jess xoxoxo
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