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Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

lisa — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:10:07 -0000

It's not about favorite eco friendly habit for me, it's about affordable eco habit and for now I can only afford green household appliances with lower energy consume.
http://pool-and-billiards.com/maytag-parts.html

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Elisabeth — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:13:47 -0000

Have you ever tried a Naked Lady party? A group of women gets together and brings all their unwanted clothes. We put them in a huge pile, and go shopping! Usually everyone finds one or two items that suit her perfectly, and any leftovers go to charity. It's a fun social event, saves cash and resources, cleans out closets, and gives back to the community. A great invention! :D

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Alison — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:07:41 -0000

Another one for the Mooncup! Its stellar. It doesn't smell. You don't have to throw anything away. Its clean, environmentally sound, comfortable and I find that I have fewer cramps when I wear it! Its so much less of a hassle. I love it.

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Mel — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:05:30 -0000

Oh, I forgot to mention that I have most of these things on surge protectors, so all I have to do is pull one plug for multiple items. It's so much faster and easier that way...

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Mel — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:02:25 -0000

I unplug the microwave, toaster oven, TVs (we have 3) and other entertainment equipment, laptop, and my kids' computer. We don't have much else plugged in, but that's plenty...

I recommend unplugging anything that doesn't take forever to re-program when you plug it back in. Of course, you should always leave the refrigerator and gas stove plugged in for health and safety reasons.

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Liz — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:45:34 -0000

My freezer. I never throw away food, get an organic veg box delivered each week which forces me to cook imaginitively as i never know what i'm gonna get. Anything past it's best goes into soups and stews which i freeze- also freeze fresh herbs, leftover wine (in ice cube trays for risotto etc) egg whites, butter, parmesan, blanched veg, soft fruits for smoothies- even black bananas for banana cake and deserts, stale bread makes breadcrumbs.....

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Tara — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:30:27 -0000

Our place is like a big commune, Mum & Dad next door, my nanna in a granny flat, and another friend who lives with us + the kids. The drier just happens to be in my laundry, so when people arrive with their wet laundry I send them out to the clothes line!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:17:43 -0000

Please share which are the energy vampires you unplug at night.

Cécile

P.S. I am really enjoying this particular Q & A topic. I find I am learning quite a bit!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Mel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:38:08 -0000

Education. I like to educate my children on how our actions and habits impact everyone! I've taught them about recycling and gardening, and we walk or bike everywhere that we can instead of taking the car. I encourage them to read instead of watching the TV or playing on the computer. We've also learned together which "energy vampires" in our house can be unplugged at night. We've even been green bagging most of our groceries for a number of years.

We're all learning together and trying to make a positive influence on the people and environment we live in. I'm happy that what we're learning together is helping to make them conscientious young women.

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:25:03 -0000

Lastly, I pick up at least 6 pieces of garbage a day.

From the street? From where? Please explain it to me a little more. I am inerested.

Cécile

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Stephanie — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:14:38 -0000

Not consuming much - not eating more than I need (and therefore not buying more food than we need as a family; and we are all about the weight we should be).

The clothes I buy are often used - ebay is a great source for gently used clothes. Sure, they are shipped, but new clothes are shipped too. Also if I buy new clothes I like to buy quality. I only have so much space to store everything so I make sure that it is nice.

Also, I use eco-friendly cleaners and always havebecause I have asthma!

Lastly, I pick up at least 6 pieces of garbage a day. I heard that it is a public campaign in Switzerland, and ever since then, I made a commitment to do it too!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:01:01 -0000

Sorry I asked about something you had already posted... ;-( I will pursue this because we used to have a filter when I was a chikd, and I remember the water always being nice and cool...

Cécile

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Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:56:51 -0000

Kirsty, please tell me more... Who in Toronto? How often replace the filter? Nine months? How large is the filter and how cool is the water? I am in the same frame of mind: no plastic.

Cécile

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:53:51 -0000

So....... who are they in the house? Your children? Just curious: do you have a nice, sunny space to put a clothes line? I'd love that!

Cécile

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Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:57:20 -0000

Cigarette butts in the sand.... Unbelievable that in this day and age people would do such a thing... It is so sad... It's like watching people talk about global warmmg as they throw glass and paper in the trash, instead of recycling.

Cécile

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Cecile — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:20:23 -0000

A. Kate,

Your idea/habit is soooo inspiring... You know... I adore Manhattan. I lived in Bergen County in Franjlin Lakes for yrars before I moved to Miami. So Iknow Manhattan well and I go up every chance I get. My son lives there close to Gramercy. I'd love to live in the City. I really LOVE New York. I can very well imagine that finding a compost buddy would be a great way to start a group and make good friends... Well, if we were closer I'd join you!!!
I had no idea the NYT and the Voice used soy ink! All that goes in the pile!! Very, very interesting...

Keep me posted regarding your ptogress with the community effort!

Fondly,

Cécile

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Carrie McCarthy — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:05:04 -0000

I made 100 linen napkins for my wedding 5 years ago, gave away many as gifts and we use ours every night!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

karen — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:34:38 -0000

Saving water by taking a (small) bath instead of a shower -- and bathing every other day when i am not as active or if i am at home (I do work from home). It has become a relaxing ritual.

Buying more whole foods and bulk foods -- Less packaging and better for you. And organically growing some of my own food -- so rewarding.

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Kirsty — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:21:50 -0000

Hi Laura...yes, the name of the filter, made by artisans in Brazil is Stefani. There is a Canadian distributor who sells through Grassroots in T.O. For more info, here is a link to a recent story on Treehugger.com about them:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/stephan...

If you are seriously considering one, I can give you more of my insight with it...it is a behavioral change!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

thepoet — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:06:20 -0000

After shower or bath, put on deodorant while still wet. You will be amazed at how much longer it lasts. Further, it goes on smoother, leaves no residue and works as well. Im with you Carrie on picking up litter, it drives me crazy. I live at the beach and the cigarette butts in the sand make me want to scream.

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:37:08 -0000

Steph,thanks for the resource gems! If anyone is building a house or renovating check out Dwell magazine. Cool green design!
http://www.dwell.com/

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:30:22 -0000

Your teachings are inspiring!

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Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:27:52 -0000

I am inspired to use my dryer less!

Re: What’s your favorite eco-friendly habit?

Carrie McCarthy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:27:09 -0000

Don't you love the smell of laundry hung outside?

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Kristin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:14:58 -0000

Congrats on the book, Linda! Best of luck with it!!