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Posts tagged "reuse"

Recycle Oil - Save The Environment; Do Not Be A Dumper!

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Ground water and ocean water is being contaminated by oil. Change it – recycle oil and make a difference. Most repair facilities, service stations, and quick lubes will accept used oil without charge. Check with your local government for procedures and collection services in your area. It is important to store your used motor oil... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
January 23, 2012 at 7:01 am
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Reuse and Donate Your Old Clothes To Save the Environment; A Think About This Tip

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You got a lot of new clothes for the holidays and now you do not have room to hang them. Right? Do not throw those old clothes in the trash. Cut them up for rags, reuse them somehow, or better yet – donate them to a local resale shop so someone else in your community can... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
January 9, 2012 at 7:16 am
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Holiday Partying? Recycle Those Wine and Spirit Bottles; A Think About This Tip

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The good news: In 2008 over 2.4 billion pounds of plastic bottles were recycled. Tons and tons of glass is also recycled. However, there are still tons of plastic and glass bottles not making it to the recycling bin. During the holidays, we consumers throw out millions of tons of glass and plastic bottles created from all... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 19, 2011 at 7:38 am
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How To Get Your Mom A Christmas Gift When You Have No Money; The ZERO DOLLAR Experiment

How To Get Your Mom A Christmas Gift When You Have No Money; The ZERO DOLLAR Experiment
Buying for the Mom’s in your life can become difficult. Mom’s have everything they need and do not want you to spend a lot of money on them. They want you to show up and spend time with them and perhaps repair the roof while you are there. Spending less money and having a Christmas... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 18, 2011 at 8:05 am
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ZERO DOLLAR Experiment Continues: Save Money On Christmas Wrapping Paper

ZERO DOLLAR Experiment Continues: Save Money On Christmas Wrapping Paper
As you know, the ZERO DOLLAR Experiment is all about having a Christmas holiday season that does not put your family into extreme debt. It is also about being green and recycling or reusing what you can to keep it out of the landfill. Why are we spending ourselves into deep debt at a time... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 16, 2011 at 7:26 am
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Yes, Virginia, It Is Possible To Spend No Money For Christmas; How I Am Saving Money On Holiday Gift Giving

Yes, Virginia, It Is Possible To Spend No Money For Christmas; How I Am Saving Money On Holiday Gift Giving
On with the continued results of the ZERO DOLLAR Experiment  - an experiment in holiday and Christmas spending whereby I spend absolutely NO MONEY for Christmas this year yet I still provide my family, friends, and helpers in my life with a lovely holiday of gift giving. Guess what? It is working! Just look at the... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
December 13, 2011 at 12:00 pm
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Think About Recycling BEFORE You Buy And Make A Difference

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Earlier this month I spent an amazing time with the Plastics Make It Possible® reporting team and TV personality, Brooks Utley. We went to Washington D.C. and learned about home and building products that are green and sustainable at the Solar Decathlon, a collegiate building competition sponsored by Lowe’s and the Department of Energy.  The homes were... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
October 14, 2011 at 5:00 am
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Living Green Ideas From the Solar Decathlon - Plus A Contest To Win $250

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This week I spent an amazing time in Washington D.C. learning about home and building products that are green and sustainable at the Solar Decathlon. Sponsored by the Department of Energy and Lowe’s, nineteen teams competed at the event to show astoundingly creative and sustainable homes with a nearly zero foot print. My assignment for this adventure was to find... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
October 3, 2011 at 5:08 pm
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This Eco Green Gal Is Zooming to Washington D.C. to See the Solar Decathlon

This Eco Green Gal Is Zooming to Washington D.C. to See the Solar Decathlon
It is 4:00 AM and I am up extra early today to fly to the Solar Decathlon this weekend in Washington D.C. and I am SO excited! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 30, 2011 at 3:45 am
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Save Money and the Environment - SAY NO TO Paper Towel Consumption

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As you might remember, I gave up paper towels over a year ago. It was not easy, but it was worth it. Over 540,000 trees could be saved each year if every household in America would use just one less average roll of virgin fiber paper towels. Now is the time to make the change... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
September 12, 2011 at 7:31 am
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