Before you discard any latex paint cans, allow the remaining extra paint in the cans to dry completely. Do this by leaving the tops of the cans off over night. Once the latex paint solidifies it is no longer considered a hazardous material and can be safely thrown out with other household trash.
Need to send a package across town to a colleague or business partner? Instead of driving the package yourself or sending it via the mail, why not contact a bicycle courier company for those local deliveries. The bike messenger will pick the package up from you and deliver it to it’s destination quickly, rain or shine. This will not only save you time, but the planet as well, as a bicycle emits no emissions.
Having trouble trying to find that special someone the best Valentine’s Day gift ever? How about going green. Here are the top 10 eco-friendly gifts to give your sweetie this year and lessen your carbon footprint on the environment.
1- Organic flowers or live plants that can be planted in the spring
2- Fair Trade chocolates
3- Sustainable sexy under garments made from bamboo
4- Candles made from soy or beeswax
5- Organic soaps & bath oils
6- Conflict free diamond jewelry
7- Gift certificate to an eco-friendly spa
8- Homemade organic goodies like pies, cookies, cupcakes etc.
9- Tickets to a concert, sports event, or a play at the theater
10- Donation to a charity or an organization in your sweetheart’s name
If you live in a cold climate, paint your house a dark color. Dark colors reflect as little as three percent of sunlight, thus absorbing more heat.
If you live in a warm climate, paint your house a light color. Light colors can reflect up to ninety percent of the sunlight, thus keeping your house cooler.
Are you shopping for a new computer? Consider buying a laptop. Laptops use 50 percent of the energy used by a typical desktop computer when plugged in and just 1 percent of the energy when running on batteries.
