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« Previous EntriesEasy Peasy Tip: Donate Old Eyeglass Frames
Saturday, May 10th, 2008When you’re finished using an old pair of eyeglasses, don’t toss the frames– donate them to a worthy charity instead. This small step helps keep trash out of the waste stream, while providing the gift of clear vision to someone in need.
The Lions Club accepts frames either by mail or at a drop-off center, […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Drive Slower!
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008We have talked about driving slower before, but this one deserves it’s own tip with statistics like this to back it up:
With gas at $4 a gallon, a driver with a long commute - 400 miles a week - and a gas-guzzling vehicle getting only 20 mpg would save $18.74 a week by slowing […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Pack a Waste Free Lunch!
Saturday, April 26th, 2008It’s great to bring your lunch with you, to avoid using disposables when you’re out and about, and to save some money in the process. However, eating salad is not so healthy for the planet if you purchase it in prepared-serving plastic clamshells! Next time you pack your lunch, think about how you […]
Easy Peasy Tips: Plant a Tree!
Saturday, April 19th, 2008Not only does next week include Earth Day, but it also holds ARBOR DAY! That’s right, everyone’s favorite “plant a tree” holiday. Karina remembers attending Linden Elementary School in Oak Ridge TN and planting Linden Trees on Arbor Day when she was in first grade! So take advantage of the holiday and plant a […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Host A Clothing Swap!
Saturday, April 12th, 2008Clothing Swaps (we call them Naked Lady Parties) are an amazing way of sprucing up your wardrobe without spending a cent or making a dent on the environment– and, men are, of course, invited too! The rules are simple:
– Invite some friends, and invite their friends too (the more atendees the better the clothing […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Low Impact Days!
Saturday, April 5th, 2008The biggest impact we can have on the environment is by having no impact on it at all. And while a zero-impact day might be nearly impossible, it’s well within our reach to pick a day each week to have as little impact as we can manage.
So, put it on your calendar– one day […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Green Your Shaving!
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 The greenest way to shave is, of course, to not shave at all. But for those who want or need to continue the practice, there are easy ways to eco it up:
– Use earth-friendly shaving cream: This can range from a brand you find at a natural goods store, to your eco-friendly shampoo, […]
Easy Peasy Tips: Learn to Sew!
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008This might not seem that easy peasy, but don’t worry, it is! Plus, this tip has a special place in Team Tiny Choices’ heart, because Team Tiny Choices has recently purchased new sewing machines.
Learn to sew! you can avoid purchasing new clothing and refashion clothes you’ve already got into items that fit well and are stylish. Even if […]
Easy Peasy Tips: Choose Native Plants!
Saturday, March 15th, 2008It’s nearly springtime here in North America (ok, not in Montreal just yet) and it’s time to plan and plant your gardens. You may have a yard and be thinking of reseeding, or planning a big landscaping job. If so, choose native plants! They require less watering because they’re better suited to your local climate, […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Buy Used!
Saturday, March 8th, 2008When shopping for a [thing you really need], see if you can find that [thing you really need] used, instead of new. You know how you have shirts hanging in your closet with tags still on them, perfectly good, but just not your style? Well, someone else has the lamp you want, the […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Share Reading Material!
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Once you’ve finished reading a magazine or book, it’s ready to be passed on to another lucky soul. Bring it with you when you leave your house and find a spot to leave it for someone else to become the next happy reader!
We’re certainly not encouraging littering– but, perhaps, leave the tome on the bus […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Replace a Convenience Meal
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008These days, we’re all constantly eating on the go - hey! we’re all busy people! But fast and convenience foods are wrapped in all kinds of awful plastics and other stuff that can’t be recycled, and generally they’re also transported from far, far away. And let’s face it - fast food really isn’t that good […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Buy Local(ish) Wine & Beer!
Saturday, February 16th, 2008The further any product has to travel, the bigger its carbon footprint. So unless you’re a full-blooded oenophile or hop-head, then think about where the beverage was made and how much energy it took to get it to you. Those bottles and liquid are heavy, and shipping cases of them halfway around the […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Buy Packaging-Free Goods!
Saturday, February 9th, 2008Whenever possible, buy packaging-free products. Sometimes this is easy– at the supermarket, choose produce without that odd styrofoam tray and accompanying plastic wrap and you’re automatically generating less trash!
If you’re trying to decide between two products and don’t really have a big preference either way, choose the one with no, or less, packaging. […]
Easy Peasy Tips: Unload your Car
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008If you drive, try not to keep loads of stuff in your trunk. it weighs your car down and causes you to use more gas. If you have an extra 100 lbs in your car you may be reducing your miles per gallon by up to 2%! And even worse, the federal government calculated this […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Install a Low Flow Showerhead!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008This is one of the easiest Easy Peasy Tips ever: go out and purchase a low-flow showerhead, screw it on, and immediately become a champion water conserver. Low-flow showerheads are available in many prices and styles, starting with a basic hardware store version for under $10 up to schmancy ones for lots more money. […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Pick it up, Pack it out!
Saturday, January 19th, 2008The next time you’re out gadding about, if you see something on the ground that doesn’t belong there, take a moment and pick it up. Who cares if it’s another person’s garbage - if you’re in the city you’ll be close enough to a garbage can to make a deposit. Karina has been known to […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Wash In Cold Water!
Saturday, January 12th, 2008Since up to 90% of the energy used by washing machines actually goes to heating the water, you can save massive amounts of electricity just by choosing to wash in cold water. Talk about easy peasy!
Jenn’s been doing this for months now and says her clothes are just as clean as ever (let her […]
Easy Peasy Tips: Spend Less!
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Now that we’re all feeling virtuous after our first week in the new year, how about another New Years Resolution? This year, try to spend a little less! By spending less you’re buying less. That means less materials are processed to make stuff for you and less fossil fuels are spent getting your stuff (and […]
Easy Peasy Tip: Go to Bed Earlier!
Saturday, December 29th, 2007As the old year comes to a close and we all start to populate long lists of New Years Resolutions, try this Easy Peasy Tip on for size: instead of staying up late and using lights, the television, and the computer, save all that energy and give yourself a rest by going to bed earlier! […]
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