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This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday

July 4th's Tip Recycle: Put out recycling bins at your 4th of July party for your guests to throw their bottles/cans into. Make sure the bins are easy to spot and everyone knows they are there. I'd also like to repeat last week's tip, since it is for the 4th, also. Don't use disposable dishes, utensils, cups and napkins. These contribute to environmental "trash" and are not biodegradable. If you already have fun "picnic ware," use that. If you ...

With the 4th of July tomorrow, I know many of you (or at least our American readers) are planning on seeing some fireworks. I'm sure, too, that you all know fireworks are... well, unhealthy for us and the environment. Besides the smoke and nasty chemicals released by the fireworks, they can also leave a lot of litter. Among common chemicals in fireworks are potassium and ammonium perchlorate, which can contaminate ground and surface waters and cause thyroid damage in humans as well as animals. According ...

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series all things eco

Welcome to the June 30 (or should I say July 1?), 2008 edition of All Things Eco.

Be sure to Stumble the posts you like, or submit them to other social bookmarking services. Let's promote each other, as well as this blog carnival, because I want to see more posts coming in! I apologize (!) for getting this up so late. I am visiting family in Connecticut, and couldn't access ...

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Eco-Friendly Friday

June 27th's Tip Fourth of July: Don't use disposable dishes, utensils, cups and napkins. These contribute to environmental "trash" and are not biodegradable. If you already have fun "picnic ware," use that. If you don't, don't go out and spend $$... have each guest bring their favorite dish. It can be china or something hand painted. Stack them all on the buffet table and have guests pick their favorite one. What a fun way to enjoy your meal and ...

I got something in the mail Monday that reminded me to update you all on my Vodka 360 post. To my surprise, a package I received contained a few Vodka 360 items in it, including an organic cotton t-shirt, an eco-friendly hat (I believe it is made from recycled materials), and two coasters, which are plantable and filled with marigold and cosmo seeds. There was also a nice letter: Stefanie, Thank you so ...