Green Tip of the Day
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Environmental Media Association
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4 Effective & Natural DIY Drain Cleaners
The most commonly used DIY drain cleaner is using one cup of baking soda and one cup of cider vinegar. The intense foaming action, followed by running plenty of hot water, is good routine maintenance
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/4-effective-and-natural-diy-drain-cleaners.html#ixzz1clQUWNcm
Green Tip of the Day
An oldie but a goodie - turn the water off when you brush. You’ll save around 4 gallons of water by doing so.
This is amazing! Tons of LA River Trash Will Be Captured Before Floating Out to Sea
The installation of thousands of trash screens beneath nearly every storm drain that flows into the lower Los Angeles River has been completed, authorities announced Tuesday.
The project spans 16 cities and is expected to keep 840,000 pounds of debris — the equivalent of about 450 Volkswagen Beetles — from reaching the ocean each year, according to the Gateway Authority, a coalition of cities and public water agencies in southeastern L.A. County that undertook the project using $10 million in federal stimulus dollars.
Green Tip of the Day
Appliances drain energy, even when not in use. It’s easy to unplug things like toasters, coffee makers, hair dryers, fans, etc. & replug when you want to use.
Highlights from the Environmental Media Awards 2011. Amazing environmental messaging from Justin Timberlake, Nicole Richie, Norman Lear, Aubrey Plaza & Nick Offerman, and more!
Green Remedy of the Day
Add ½ cup of baking soda to the rinse cycle of your washing machine, it’ll act as a natural fabric softener.
Green Tip of the Day
CFL light bulbs use 25% of the energy required by “regular” light bulbs. Save money while saving the planet!
Green Home Remedy of the Day
Got stinky shoes? Take a pair of socks, put 1/4 to 1/2 cup of baking soda in each, and shove into the shoes overnight. Voila!
