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Posts in category "Help Neighbors"

Earth Day Inspiration - Planting A New Community Garden In Chicago!

Officials from Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce, 47th Ward Alderman Gene Shultman’s office, and CLEAR dedicate the new community garden in Chicago. On a desolate lot next to a Walgreens drug store at 4803 N. Western Avenue sits an amazing well of life waiting to help the people who live in Lincoln Square, Chicago. Today, Earth Day 2010, was... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
April 22, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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Where the $@*% is the Army of Gardeners? Get Off Your Duffs and Make A Difference - Feed the Hungry With Your Lawn

In 2009 I created this particular post as a guest writer for Garden Rant. It garnered a lot of attention, in fact, I won the #2 spot for “Hottest Garden Blog of 2009″. Thanks Garden Ranters! I was also cursed, called a nazi, yelled at, and called various names by the comment ranters. I‘m very... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
January 17, 2010 at 7:38 am
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The Year I Went Stark Raving Mad and Finally Made A Difference!

It is true; I have gone stark raving mad. It happened at a time when I least expected it – all my plots and schemes to inspire people with “simple green living” grew into a creative ball of insanity which surpassed epic ”I Love Lucy” proportions. See these insane adventures in the “year in review” photo series below... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 30, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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E-Waste Recycling Can Be Done At Home - Help Your Neighbors Learn About Landfill Waste

Electronic waste is currently the fastest growing category of municipal landfill waste. GreenerChoices.org says, “Nearly 3 million tons of consumer electronic waste was generated in 2003 alone, according to the most recent U.S. EPA estimates.” Guess what? YOU can do something about this and it is simple and easy. Hold your own E-waste Recycling Extravaganza... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 30, 2009 at 11:36 am
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Help Your Community Clean Up the Butt - Taxpayers Are Paying For Cigarette Butt Litter!

Did you know that cigarette butt litter makes an impact economically and environmentally in your community? Daily, as I go about my business, I am constantly shocked by drivers who pitch their disgusting cigarette butts out of car windows and on the sidewalks as they are going from their car to stores and businesses. Doing... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 30, 2009 at 11:18 am
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Why Water Conservation Is Important to You - Plus A Look At How To Do A Double Rain Barrel Installation

Americans have access to an abundance of water much of the time; having water available at the twist of a faucet so it becomes easy to overlook the importance of water conservation. In the United States, we use approximately 205 billion gallons of water a day for household, business/industrial, and agricultural purposes. Demands on our... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 30, 2009 at 9:51 am
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Reduce, Reuse & Recycle - Save Landscape Waste From the Landfill

Today I am taking you with me on a field trip to help save some landscaping and gardening materials. Why, you ask? Because this is an easy way to make a difference and I wanted to show you how you can do it too. Due to overfilled landfills, most states have banned or are beginning... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 29, 2009 at 5:00 pm
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How 14 Days In The Yucatan Made Me Realize The Value of Planet Earth - Part 4 - Building Community

Sixty feet up the spectacular Mayan pyramid known as Nohoch Muul, wind buffets me and I cling to the rock desperately – trembling in the 100 degree heat – my heart pounding wildly. As I carefully climb up the steep face of one of the tallest known Mexican pyramids sweat drips down my forehead onto... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 28, 2009 at 3:37 pm
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