• August 26

    2-Tone Wooden Salad Bowls

    2-Tone Wood Salad Bowl

    2-Tone Wood Salad Bowl With Serving Utensils – 12″ dia.

    This two-tone wood serving bowl with utensils is a great addition to my kitchen and adds a rich texture and look to our dinner table.  It’s great on it’s own or with the set of 4 matching salad bowls (below).

    at Amazon.com


    2-Tone Wood Bowls

    2-Tone Wood Bowls – 7″ dia. (Set of 4)

    I love these contrasting two-tone wood salad bowls.  They’re such a great compliment to my dinning room and big enough to hold a generous portions of my famous salads.  The coordinating serving bowl and utensils (above) make this a beautiful complete set that I can display on our buffet table.

    at Amazon.com

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  • August 18

    Bamboo Salad Bowl : Fair Trade

    Bamboo Salad Bowl

    Bamboo Salad Bowl-with Handles -Fair Trade Gifts

    Everything you make looks more delicious in this bowl.

    Made by Craft Link, a Vietnamese non-profit organization dedicated to helping artisans by providing them access to markets, design assistance, and business training – what could be better? Artisans in the Cat Dang Village use the long tradition of hand coiled bamboo work and then collaborate with various workshops around town. Dress your table in style knowing you also help dress theirs.

    at Amazon.com

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  • August 15

    Review of Home Recycling Bins

    Recycling has always been a great way to get rid of trash in a way that won’t fill up the already over flowing land fills.  Its something that’s easy to do and now with more and more states and cities requiring that people recycle, there have been some great new products that have shown up on the market to help us out.

    I have listed 3 different recycling bins that are each unique and have great customer reviews.  Here’s a quick summary of each one:

    Stainless Steel Recycling Bin

    3 Compartment Recycling Bin – Stainless Steel

    • $84.95
    • Help save the planet with ease and precision with this 3 Compartment Recycling Bin.
    • Constructed of sturdy and long lasting stainless steel.
    • Multi-bin wastebasket can be used to not only keep trash out of site, but also fully separate all your recyclables.
    • Consolidate while saving space with this convenient all-in-one trash can.
    • Equipped with a foot pedal for hands free access, the lids open and close smoothly.
    • Each bin is color coded to separate paper, plastics, bottles or cans.
    • The inner bucket is removable which makes disposal and cleaning easy.
    • 19″ tall x 23 3/4″ wide x 13 1/2″ deep

    at Amazon.com

    Richell Recycling Tower

    Richell 3-Bin Recycling Tower

    • $44.99
    • Keeps recyclables in one easy-to-reach convenient location
    • Foot pedal provides easy access to lower bin
    • Convenient side hooks keep plastic bags within easy reach
    • Easy Assembly
    • Cleans easily with mild soap and water
    • Keep the Recycling Tower in the utility room or garage, and easily sort your plastic, glass and aluminum before recycling day.
    • Heavy plastic construction, making it durable and long-lasting.
    • The three generously sized bins tilt out for easy access and are removable to allow you to clean them in the sink or with the garden hose.
    • 14.5 x 13.2 x 50 inches

    at Amazon.com

    Get Organized Recycle Bags

    Recycle Bags by Get Organized

    • $14.98
    • No need to mix recyclables and sort later with the help of these brightly colored recycle bags.
    • Three color-coded bags with pictures to help separate recyclables
    • Handles make it easy to carry to the curb or recycling center
    • The bags snap together and easily stand up straight
    • Machine-washable
    • Collapses for storage or when not in use
    • Made of Nylon
    • 13 1/4 x 13 x 19″

    at Amazon.com

    Each one of these products, while helping you recycle with ease, are completely different.  The Stainless Steel Bin on the top is my favorite because of the sleek design and how well it will blend into my kitchen.  It is on the small side so for a larger family it might not be the best choice.  Plus with a price tag of almost $85 it may not be the most economical choice.  The Tower, while not as pretty as the stainless steel bin, is very  handy for a large family or for homes with not a lot of floor space.  Because the tower is obviously vertical, it’s footprint is very small and can be placed anywhere: garage, utility room, kitchen and even a closet.  I also like that you can’t see the cans, bottles and paper.  The Colored Bags are by far the most inexpensive choice at only $14.98, although it’s lacking in it’s versatility and probably won’t blend into your kitchen unless decorated in primary colors.  I love that they’re machine washable and collapsible.

    In my opinion, all three of these products are great in their own way.  The prices are probably the biggest deciding factor for me but I know they would all work well.  So wether it’s the Stainless Steel Bin, the Tower or the Colored Bags, find the one that would work best with the space and budget you have and start to be more environmentally responsible with these multi-functional bins.

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  • August 15

    Richell 3-Bin Recycling Tower

    Richell 3-Bin Recycling Tower

    Richell 3-Bin Recycling Tower

    Store your recyclables out of sight with this Three Tier Recycling Tower. Keep the Recycling Tower in the utility room or garage, and easily sort your plastic, glass and aluminum before recycling day. The Recycling Bin Tower features heavy plastic construction, making it durable and long-lasting. The three generously sized bins tilt out for easy access and are removable to allow you to clean them in the sink or with the garden hose.

    • Keeps recyclables in one easy-to-reach convenient location
    • Foot pedal provides easy access to lower bin
    • Convenient side hooks keep plastic bags within easy reach
    • Easy Assembly
    • Cleans easily with mild soap and water

    at Amazon.com

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  • August 11

    Solar StringLights

    Solar StringLights

    Solar StringLights

    Beautiful gardens and patios look even better when there’s ambient lighting.  However, lighting the outside of your home drains electricity and costs money.  With these Solar StringLights, you’ll not only save money on the cost of electricity but you’ll never have to turn them on or off.   They automatically turn themselves on at dusk and off at sunrise. You can enjoy up to 8 hours in your garden or patio without worrying about the cost.  What a great way to enjoy the outdoors at night while still being Green.

    for StingLights now!

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  • August 11

    10 Ways to be an Eco Friend (part 3)

    This series, titled “10 Ways To Be An Eco Friend“, was inspired by this site.  Part 1, Part 2.

    Weee21. SECOND-HAND DOESN’T MEAN SECOND-BEST

    Consider buying items from a second-hand store. Toys, bicycles, roller blades, and other age and size-specific items are quickly outgrown. Second hand stores often sell these items in excellent condition since they are used for such a short period of time, and will generally buy them back when you no longer need them.

    Globey22. BUY LOCAL

    Consider the amount of pollution created to get your food from the farm to your table. Whenever possible, buy from local farmers or farmers’ markets, supporting your local economy and reducing the amount of greenhouse gas created when products are flown or trucked in.

    This is a thermometer23. ADJUST YOUR THERMOSTAT

    Adjust your thermostat one degree higher in the summer and one degree cooler in the winter. Each degree celsius less will save about 10% on your energy use! In addition, invest in a programmable thermostat which allows you to regulate temperature based on the times you are at home or away.

    MMmmmmm, coffee24. INVEST IN YOUR OWN COFFEE CUP

    If you start every morning with a steamy cup, a quick tabulation can show you that the waste is piling up. Invest in a reusable cup, which not only cuts down on waste, but keeps your beverage hot for a much longer time. Most coffee shops will happily fill your own cup, and many even offer you a discount in exchange!

    Thre and back25. BATCH ERRANDS

    Feel like you spend your whole week trying to catch up with the errands? Take a few moments once a week to make a list of all the errands that need to get done, and see if you can batch them into one trip. Not only will you be saving gasoline, but you might find yourself with much better time-management skills.

    switch26. TURN OFF LIGHTS

    Always turn off incandescent bulbs when you leave a room. Fluorescent bulbs are more affected by the number of times it is switched on and off, so turn them off when you leave a room for 15 minutes or more. You’ll save energy on the bulb itself, but also on cooling costs, as lights contribute heat to a room.

    Mow27. GREENER LAWN CARE

    If you must water your lawn, do it early in the morning before any moisture is lost to evaporation. Have a few weeds? Spot treat them with vinegar. Not sure if you should rake? Normal clippings act as a natural fertilizer, let them be. If you’ve waited too long, rake by hand — it’s excellent exercise.

    Basket28. PICNIC WITH A MARKER

    Some time in between the artichoke dip and the coleslaw, you lost track of your cup, and now there are a sea of matching cups on the table, one of which might be yours. The next time you picnic, set out permanent marker next to disposable dinnerware so guests can mark their cup and everyone will only use one.

    Celly29. RECYCLE OLD CELL PHONES

    The average cell phone lasts around 18 months, which means 130 million phones will be retired each year. If they go into landfills, the phones and their batteries introduce toxic substances into our environment. There are plenty of reputable programs where you can recycle your phone, many which benefit noble causes.

    Wrenching30. MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE

    Not only are you extending the life of your vehicle, but you are creating less pollution and saving gas. A properly maintained vehicle, clean air filters, and inflated tires can greatly improve your vehicle’s performance. And it might not hurt to clean out the trunk—all that extra weight could be costing you at the pump.

    This series, titled “10 Ways To Be An Eco Friend“, was inspired by this site.  Read Part 1 and Part 2.

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