Be Frugal Be Green
Posted by The Frugal Diva on 20th April 2011
Since no one is an authority on everything, The Frugal Diva gives you her favorite resources for going green.
Let’s start with one of my favorite activities, spring cleaning. Yes, I am a bit of a neat freak and love nothing more then to take everything off my pantry shelves, clean, and reorganize. Sometimes you just have to admit that you are truly never going to use that bottle of caraway seeds. This site has so many great tips Planet Green on how to use kitchen staples instead of toxic cleaning products, ways to repurpose items, and how to recycle electronics.
Here are actitivies forEarth Day 2011 0n April 22nd. You can start now with small acts that will help you and your community.
Even Amazon has gotten into the act with a shopping green page that includes clothes, household items, energy saving light bulbs, and kitchen wear. When sending a gift you can also send a message about sustainability.
Learn that green in terms of clothing no longer means hemp sacks at Care2. This site also gives great tips on crafts and healthy homes.
Energy Star is a government backed program with energy saving tips for home improvement. Learn how to lower fuel bills by getting rid of drafts and having better insulation.
And for those who garden, Organic Gardening has 20 budget tips and even how to grow herbs indoors for apartment dwellers.
Let me know if you have other helpful sites and I will update this post.
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