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Change the World Wednesdays

Lower Your Energy Use

by Elizabeth Barrette on December 11, 2009

Holidays are busy for everyone, so “Change the World Wednesdays” is hosting a long challenge that runs through January 2010.  The goal is to track your energy use, then find and apply ways to lower it.

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So Much Garbage!

by Elizabeth Barrette on November 22, 2009

Most American households produce large amounts of garbage.  All of it has to go somewhere.  This week’s “Change the World Wednesdays” challenge is about raising awareness of how much garbage you produce.

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Choosing the Right Light

by Elizabeth Barrette on November 11, 2009

Lighting accounts for a significant part of electrical use.  By choosing the right light for the job, you can reduce your costs and your ecological footprint.  This is the topic of this week’s “Change the World Wednesdays” challenge.

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Avoid Wasting Food

by Elizabeth Barrette on November 9, 2009

This week’s “Save the World Wednesdays” challenge over on Reduce Footprints involves aiming for zero food wastage.  I’m going to share some recipes to help with that.

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What Can Be Recycled?

by Elizabeth Barrette on October 26, 2009

The latest challenge in “Change the World Wednesdays” had to do with buying products made from recycled materials, or requesting such if they exist but are not available in a particular store.  In order to make the most of this, it’s necessary to know what materials can be recycled and what products are frequently made from recycled materials.  This list is not complete, but it’s a good start.

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Don’t Trash the Planet

by Elizabeth Barrette on October 9, 2009

This week’s “Change the World Wednesdays” challenge over on Reduce Footprints involves picking up litter.  I usually pick up litter in my territory when I see it, and I also pick up litter in parks.  Because…

This is NOT a garbage can!

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Review: Way of Water

by Elizabeth Barrette on September 28, 2009

Yesterday we talked about the current “Change the World Wednesdays” challenge.  Here is the second installment of my project.

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Review: Enter the Earth

by Elizabeth Barrette on September 27, 2009

This week’s “Change the World Wednesdays” challenge over on Reduce Footprints is about getting children involved in the environment.  For this project, I’m reviewing the first two books in the Gaia Girls series.

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How to Plant Crocus Flowers

by Elizabeth Barrette on September 16, 2009

This week I bought several packages of flower bulbs including crocus, tulips, and daffodils.  On Tuesday I finally found time to plant some of them.  This post is part of a “Change the World Wednesdays” challenge, so be sure to read the previous installment.

Crocus Bulb Package

Crocus Package

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Plant Some Fall Bulbs

by Elizabeth Barrette on September 12, 2009

As the weather begins to cool and summer’s green gives way to the first hints of yellow and brown … hey, it’s planting season again!  The fall planting season focuses on dormant plants, and it starts with bulbs.  

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