• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

Spring is the season for spring cleaning...getting ready for bathing suit season...and getting outside for a picnic!  While you're dining al fresco, make sure you not only enjoy your natural environment but make sure you take care of it too.  There are lots of things you can do to green your picnic and your picnic basket.   Green Picnic Basket Supplies Reusable plates, cups, utensils: One huge source of waste at most picnics are the disposable plates and utensils.  Green your picnic by going with reusable plates, cups, and, utensils.  It's much more... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

The kitchen is one room in a house where people spend a majority of their time. Why? People love to eat, and there’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal.   Small Changes For Green and Clean Use your dishwasher You may think that using a dishwasher will waste a lot of water, but if you wait to run it when it’s completely full you’ll actually save more water. Think about it: when you hand wash your dishes you have a continuous stream of water going. That can add up, especially if you do it every time you have dishes. But if you run your dishwasher... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

THE FOOD Start with food that is in season, local, and organic when possible.  Check out your local Farmer’s Market.  Sometimes local farmers may be growing organically without paying to be certified- ask around. When you buy food at the grocery store, check the labels and avoid palm oil. Don’t forget to bring your own bags when grocery shopping!   COOKING When it comes to energy consumption, a gas stove requires less energy for stove top cooking.  Gas stoves with an electric ignition (piezo) will use 40% less gas than one with a continuous pilot... read more