Reuse your used coffee grounds as fertilizer!
Coffee grounds make a great fertilizer for plants that thrive in acidic soil, like rhododendrons or azaleas. Just sprinkle your used coffee grounds around the base of plants. This will also help to repel ants, snails, and slugs, who can exacerbate an aphid problem.
Next time you’re thinking seafood for dinner, don’t order the Chilean sea bass. The Environmental Defense Fund has issued a health advisory for it due to the high levels of mercury. Plus, scientists have warned it is critically over-fished and possibly on the road to extinction.
Chilean sea bass is a slow-growing fish that takes years to reach reproductive age, making it particularly vulnerable to overfishing. They can live to be six feet long and more than 50 years old, but fishermen are reporting smaller and smaller weights and lower catches.
Since Chilean sea bass live in remote Antarctic waters, law enforcement is difficult and large numbers of boats fish these waters illegally, without proper permits or gear, resulting in most Chilean seabass fished unsustainably.
And according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Chilean sea bass is caught with bottom longlines, which damage the seafloor and lead to high rates of bycatch, meaning the death of seabirds, turtles and other nontarget species.
Good alternatives to Chilean sea bass include:
Who ever thought plastic trash bags could be eco-friendly? I never did, until I heard of EconoGreen Plastics.
EconoGreen Plastics offers a complete range of bags and drop cloths made from 100% recycled plastics that are oxodegradable and recyclable. Plus, they are as strong, tough and flexible as standard plastic bags and they’re priced in the same range. So whether you’re eco-conscious or cost-conscious, there really is one choice. Greener, stronger, affordable – that’s what EconoGreen Plastics is all about.
EconoGreen Plastics products are:
EconoGreen Plastics products are available at all Home Depot stores in the US or online.
This may seam super obvious to some, but the best way to save money on laundry is by only washing full loads. This will maximize energy efficiency and conserve water. By only washing full loads you’ll be using less water per item.
It’s really easy! Just put off doing laundry as long as possible.
A lot of your favorite household products are recyclable. Products such as aluminum foil are often overlooked, but can be thrown in the recycling bin along with the cans, newspapers & glass.
According to the Aluminum Association, Americans toss out enough aluminum every 3 months to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet.
So, the next time you use aluminum foil…don’t forget to toss it into the recycling bin!
Show your love for the earth by not littering. Trash tossed carelessly outside often washes into storm drains, which empty into rivers & streams that eventually flow to the oceans. Pollution is a growing problem, do your part by not littering…Mother earth will love you for it!
Don’t kill that spider!
There are an estimated 40,000 species of spiders, and they all eat insects. They’re an important part of the food web and provide a natural pest control to many unwanted insects.
If you see a spider in your home, just scoop it up and place it outside in a safe grassy area.
Want to know just about everything & anything Green? Well, now you can with this incredible list by Mashable.
The list includes 100+ sites that give information on everything green. Things like how to lower your carbon footprint, places to find eco-friendly shopping, communities to meet others & discuss the current topics and even dating sites where you can find other tree-huggers that are looking to mingle.
This list is pretty awesome & a great resource for anyone looking for a little Green knowledge. Check it out: 100+ Sites for Green Living
Hey all you smokers out there…please choose to light your cancer sticks with the most eco-friendly option out there. Matches!
Matches may not be the most convenient but they sure are more green than lighters. That’s because the majority of lighters are made of plastic and considered disposable, so they will most likely end up gathering in a landfill somewhere when you’re done with them. While most match packs, on the other hand, are made of cardboard which is a recyclable material and can go on to a second life of some sort.
Save gas by avoiding drive through lines at restaurants & coffee shops. Instead park your vehicle, go inside, and to order your food & drink.
In many cases, this is the fastest way anyway. Think about how many times you have gone inside and came back out only to see people were still waiting in line idling.
For more gas saving tips check out 20 Under $5 Tips to Improve Your Cars Gas Mileage.
