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Green Tip – Buy Gallon Jugs Of Milk

Buy a gallon of milk instead of half gallon containers. By shopping for a gallon jug of milk instead of two half-gallon containers you’ll be helping have a big impact on the environment.  It takes so much less energy to manufacture bigger containers, an average household could save enough energy to run a refrigerator for [...]

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I’m not the most eco-friendly mom in the world, but I certainly try to make simple changes to my everyday life to make the world a better place now and in the future.    Here’s a small change to make a big difference that we’ve implemented in my household… Get cleaner laundry! Add about 1/4 cup white [...]

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Green Tip – Add Coffee Grounds To Your Garden

Toss used coffee grounds into your garden for a safe, green way to fertilize. Coffee grounds make a great fertilizer for nitrogen-loving plants such as azaleas, roses and blueberries.  Sprinkle the grounds around the plants BEFORE you water to create an instant slow-release fertilizer.  Coffee grounds can also be added to your compost pile! Not [...]

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    One of the best investments I’ve made is to buy those eco-friendly reusable shopping bags.  I use them for everything…not just shopping.  Just yesterday, we loaded up the kids and headed to Grandma’s and I packed up my super sized Target reusable bag and fit just about everything we needed for the day.  I can usually get  two [...]

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