Mon
Dec
29
“ Water has become a highly precious resource. There are some places where a barrel of water costs more than a barrel of oil.
Lloyd Axworthy, Foreign Minister of Canada (1999 - News Conference)
Wed
Nov
26
“ When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.
David Orr
Thu
Oct
30
“ When you drink the water, remember the spring
Chinese Proverb
There are a few things to consider before deciding what type of home water filtration system is for you and your family. Are your concerned only with your drinking water, or would you like filtered water for dishwashing and showering as well?
Do some research into the different water filters available, how they work and match your budget to the best option for you and your family. If you’re looking at a company online, make sure you have checked their certification and what they’re offering on the percentage of contaminant removal they guarantee.
Water filters vary in the amount of contaminants they eliminate. Check into that as well as replacement cartridges that might be necessary.
Do a little research into the company you’re buying a water filtration system from. See how long they’ve been in business; are they a fly by night company you won’t be able to get replacement parts or service from in the future?
I wanted to address a question I’ve heard many people raise “What do I do with plastic caps from my recyclable containers? Can they be recycled?”
The answer to that is some can be recycled, and some cannot.
Twist off plastic caps or any caps smaller than the container you are recycling is not recyclable.
Some examples of what types of lids or caps that should be discarded into the garbage: pop bottle caps, juice carton caps, laundry detergent bottle lids
Recyclable lids and caps: Metal cap or lids, plastic caps or lids that are as big as or bigger than the container itself, margarine container lids (plastic), glass bottle lids (metal), glass jar lids (metal).
Tip: Remember to take lids and caps off of recyclables so that they can be properly compacted.
Wed
Sep
24
Because environmental issues are expanding we need to share ideas about what we can all do as individuals to make a difference and this is my way of doing just that.
If you believe in a better, cleaner, greener word, join me in promoting and sharing ideas that will change our world!
Advice About How to go Green
- Use material bags (most of these bags are made from recyclable materials).
- Plant some trees
- Walk instead of taking the car when you can.
- Recycle
- Use Eco-friendly light bulbs in your home or office.
- Reuse containers that are not recyclable.
- Turn down the air conditioning or the heat.
- Hang your washed clothing on a line instead of using a dryer in the summer months.
- Use a fake Christmas tree instead of chopping down a tree that is vital to our planet.
- Use cleaners that are Eco-friendly.
