Monday, April 20, 2009

Earth Week, Day Two

Today's save the Earth suggestion is just as easy as yesterday's. Forget the paper towels! I use cloth napkins for the dinner table:ww.tablelinensforless.com and microfiber towels for kitchen cleanup. I'd suggest going to http://www.amazon.com/Zwipes-Microfiber-36-Pack-Cleaning-Cloths/dp/B000XECJES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1240180357&sr=8-1 for the best deal I've found.


Go Green Quickies:



Wash laundry in cold water. I have for years, it doesn't hinder the cleaning of clothes at all. Not even Jay's dirtiest uniforms.



Use natural cleaners (more on these later), so that you can recycle wash water to water your flower or vegetable garden.



Install water-saving devices such as displacement bags in your toilet tank to reduce the amount of water needed to flush the tank. Super easy!http://www.changeforgreen.com/Niagara_Toilet_Tank_Bank-details.aspx You can save at least a half gallon of water per flush for a little more than a dollar!



Save those wine corks to make craft items. Try out http://www.blogger.com/www.crafterslovecrafts.com/wine-cork-crafts.html

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