Live Green
We can all make simple changes in our lives to live green. It is our responsibility to protect our environment and provide a healthy home for our children and the animals that share the world with us.
I am very passionate about our environment and hope that everyone that visits this lens will take a moment to think of one simple change that they can make to live green.
This lens is a work in progress. Please visit often, and feel free to share your comments and feedback on the guestbook below.
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Planet Earth DVDs
An Inconvenient Truth
Every human should see this movie. The impact that our species is having on our planet is frightening. Now is the time for each of us to do our part to reverse this process.
Planet Earth 5-Dvd Collector's Edition Boxed Set! Discovery Channel
This is another movie that belongs in every family's library. The photography is breathtaking and the series will take you to parts of the planet never seen before.
Planet Earth & The Blue Planet Seas of Life (Special Collector's Edition)
This is a fantastic set that includes both the Planet Earth and the Blue Planet series. Makes a perfect gift!
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March of the Penguins [Blu-ray]
This is not just a cute movie about penguins. The disc includes very important information about global warming and its effect on the planet. I highly recommend this movie.
EARTHLINGS
Riveting documentary about the impact that humans have on the many other species with which we share the planet.
Tips for Green Living
- Unplug electronics when you are not using them
Many products like televisions, stereo equipment, and computers use electricity when they are off. Unplug them to save electricity, and lower your bill. - Turn off the water when brushing your teeth, shaving, or hand washing dishes
You can save several gallons of water each day (and lower your water bill), by simply turning the water off, instead of letting it run while doing other things. - Bring your own bags to the grocery store
Most plastic grocery bags are made from petroleum products and not good for the environment. Most paper bags are not made from recycled paper. Save the trees and our planet by bringing your own bags to the store. Also, some stores offer discounts if you don't use their bags. - Replace your furnace filter
This is important, even in the summer. Your furnace and air conditioner will run more efficiently with a clean filter, and save you money in the long run. - Insulate your hot water heater
This is a big one. Buy a simple water heater jacket and it will save money and energy by keeping the water in your tank warm. - Use Eco-Friendly Cat Litter
Cat litter choices such as shredded newspaper, swheat scoop, feline pine, equine pine, and Yesterday's News are better for the environment than clay or clumping litters. However, it's important to NEVER FLUSH cat feces down the toilet, as parasites found in cat feces can kill otters. Cat feces can be scooped and placed in biodegradable bags and placed in the trash. It should never be added to your compost pile.
Guides to Green Living
More Tips For Green Living
- Buy 100% Recycled Products
Buying 100% recycled products like computer paper, envelopes, stationery, and trash bags reduces our reliance on landfills, and saves trees. - Recycle at Home
So much of our household waste can be recycled. Papers, magazines, bottles, cans, and other products can often be recycled at the curbside, or taken to recycling bins at schools and churches to raise money. Old computer monitors and electronics can often be recycled for cash, too. - Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
As your bulbs burn out at home, replace them with energy efficient fluorescent bulbs. They last longer and use much less energy. This is an easy way to save money on your electric bill! - Use a Manual Push Mower
Gas mowers put tons of pollutants in the air. You can save gasoline and reduce your emissions by using a manual mower. It's a great way to get a weekly workout, while beautifying your yard. - Rethink Paper Napkins
We tend to use paper towels and napkins without thinking, but this is an easy change to make. Each time you reach for a paper napkin, ask yourself if you could use a cloth napkin or kitchen towel instead. - Clean with Vinegar and Water
You can clean most household surfaces with a simple solution of vinegar and water. You can add a few drops of dish soap to eliminate streaks, and customize the fragrance with your favorite essential oil. - Clean Up After Your Dog
It's important to clean up after your dog. Dog waste can transmit disease and contribute to water pollution. However, please don't use plastic grocery bags. A greener solution is to flush it down the toilet, or use a biodegradable pet waste bag.
Seventh Generation
Gaiam Healthy Household Green Living Housewarming Gift Set - Eco Chic - Nontoxic Cleaners!
This gift set includes a cool re-usable grocery bag filled with eco-friendly products. This is a perfect housewarming or welcome to the neighborhood gift.
Seventh Generation Paper Towels, White, 2-Ply Sheets, 3-Count Packages (Pack of 10)
When you must use paper towels, please use 100% recycled, non-bleached paper towels like these.
Natural Citrus Dish Liquid
Please choose mild, environmentally-safe products for cleaning. Think about what you send down your drain.
Green Links
- Catalog Choice
- Each year, Americans receive 19 million catalogs, resulting in the death of 53 million trees. With this free service, you can easily opt out of unwanted catalogs and do your part to lower these numbers. It's so much easier to shop online and avoid all that waste.
- Energy Education and Training
- Lesson plans and other educational materials covering energy efficiency and renewable energy.
- Energy Savers
- Tips for saving energy and money at home, from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Energy Star
- Learn about efficient Energy Star products, homes, and ways to earn tax credits in the U.S.!
- Meat and the Environment
- Becoming a vegetarian is one of the best things you can do for the environment and your health. Please take a moment to read the startling facts about the impact that the meat industry has on our environment.
- TreeHugger
- This is a fantastic website loaded with green news, tips, and product information.
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GREEN Tip of the Day
Green Chatter
Please share your green tips and advice, or just say hello!
ajgodinho wrote...
Hi Julianne, well written lens and an important topic. I think we all need to be more responsible citizens and I appreciate these kinds of lenses where you have some very practical ways of doing the right thing. Thanks for the great and practical tips...I need to be better at this too, so thanks for the reminder! 5*s, favourite and "fan club" ; )
Posted June 22, 2009
tcinvestor wrote...
Anyone helping to promote an enhance level of living through harmony with the environment and each other gets my vote. Nice job and spread the love.
Posted May 26, 2009
Green_everything wrote...
This is a very nice lens. You've put together a great collection of resources for green living. I'd love it if you would stop by the Green Goes With Everything lens and say hello when you have a chance.
Posted October 13, 2008
sonia5880 wrote...
Thank you for all the wonderful tips!
Going Green is so important and I hope more people try to be environmentally friendly. If you want to read more about how you can easily help save our environment, save energy and save money here are my Eco Friendly Solutions.
P.S. I recommended your lens on mine :)
Posted September 04, 2008
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