This article provides tips for having a more environmentally friendly Christmas. Some key points include:
- Consider using a real Christmas tree from a sustainable farm rather than an artificial one made of PVC.
- Make homemade ornaments and decorations from materials like dough, felt, and paper to reduce waste.
- Reuse wrapping paper, cards, and packaging materials from previous years. Or use alternatives like cloth wraps.
- Decorate with natural materials like pinecones, leaves, berries and greenery that can be collected outside.
- Favor energy efficient LED lights over other types to reduce energy usage.
1) Homemade gifts such as baked goods, gift baskets of coffee/tea, and handcrafted soaps show the recipient you care by taking time and effort.
2) Memberships to museums, the zoo, and gift certificates for chores are gifts that keep giving all year.
3) Thrift stores have great gift options that are both affordable and environmentally friendly by recycling used goods.
The Kids' Vegies on the Verge is a vegetable garden for kids in our street. The garden, which has transformed relationships in the street, turned one in August 2014. These are some photos from the celebration attended by around 70 people. You can find out more about the garden at https://sustainingcommunity.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/what-is-kvv/
This document contains contact information for Nathyn Gibson including his name, phone number and email. It also lists several locations in the Chicago area such as Millennium Park and Navy Pier as well as other unspecified locations. The document further mentions the state of Indiana in several places and notes that Nathyn Gibson is located in Northwest Indiana.
White Flower Farm began in 1950 as a private garden in Connecticut that attracted other enthusiasts. It grew into a business selling unique plants through mail order and its retail store. Today it operates on 200 acres, donates profits to gardening programs, and gives annual awards to community gardeners. Gardener's Supply Company and Uno Alia Volta are also featured, describing their origins and product offerings.
A How to Guide for Creating Your Own Easy Care Garden - Clarence City, TasmaniaAliki85w
1) Mulch protects the soil from erosion, adds nutrients, and reduces weeds by blocking light. Effective mulches are 5-15cm thick.
2) Composting takes 2-6 months and involves layering green and brown materials and turning the pile regularly. Mature compost is dark and crumbly.
3) Involving children in all aspects of the garden and cooking encourages learning.
Whether your budget is small or large, there are some design essentials to consider when upgrading a home. These include warming up spaces like kitchens and bathrooms by resurfacing cabinets and adding accent lights, choosing hard flooring like wood, concrete or tile instead of carpeting, and maximizing the use of lighting to enhance spaces. Storage space is also important to add through built-in furniture and shelving.
Biodiversity in Community Gardens, Orchards and Allotments - Dundee, ScotlandAliki85w
This document provides information about starting and maintaining community gardens, orchards, and allotments to promote biodiversity. It discusses the benefits of these spaces for healthy eating, exercise, and wildlife habitat. Case studies from Scotland are provided on starting community gardens and orchards. Tips are given for sustainable practices like soil management, planting for wildlife, boundaries, ponds, and other considerations. Tables list plants and flowers that benefit biodiversity.
1) Homemade gifts such as baked goods, gift baskets of coffee/tea, and handcrafted soaps show the recipient you care by taking time and effort.
2) Memberships to museums, the zoo, and gift certificates for chores are gifts that keep giving all year.
3) Thrift stores have great gift options that are both affordable and environmentally friendly by recycling used goods.
The Kids' Vegies on the Verge is a vegetable garden for kids in our street. The garden, which has transformed relationships in the street, turned one in August 2014. These are some photos from the celebration attended by around 70 people. You can find out more about the garden at https://sustainingcommunity.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/what-is-kvv/
This document contains contact information for Nathyn Gibson including his name, phone number and email. It also lists several locations in the Chicago area such as Millennium Park and Navy Pier as well as other unspecified locations. The document further mentions the state of Indiana in several places and notes that Nathyn Gibson is located in Northwest Indiana.
White Flower Farm began in 1950 as a private garden in Connecticut that attracted other enthusiasts. It grew into a business selling unique plants through mail order and its retail store. Today it operates on 200 acres, donates profits to gardening programs, and gives annual awards to community gardeners. Gardener's Supply Company and Uno Alia Volta are also featured, describing their origins and product offerings.
A How to Guide for Creating Your Own Easy Care Garden - Clarence City, TasmaniaAliki85w
1) Mulch protects the soil from erosion, adds nutrients, and reduces weeds by blocking light. Effective mulches are 5-15cm thick.
2) Composting takes 2-6 months and involves layering green and brown materials and turning the pile regularly. Mature compost is dark and crumbly.
3) Involving children in all aspects of the garden and cooking encourages learning.
Whether your budget is small or large, there are some design essentials to consider when upgrading a home. These include warming up spaces like kitchens and bathrooms by resurfacing cabinets and adding accent lights, choosing hard flooring like wood, concrete or tile instead of carpeting, and maximizing the use of lighting to enhance spaces. Storage space is also important to add through built-in furniture and shelving.
Biodiversity in Community Gardens, Orchards and Allotments - Dundee, ScotlandAliki85w
This document provides information about starting and maintaining community gardens, orchards, and allotments to promote biodiversity. It discusses the benefits of these spaces for healthy eating, exercise, and wildlife habitat. Case studies from Scotland are provided on starting community gardens and orchards. Tips are given for sustainable practices like soil management, planting for wildlife, boundaries, ponds, and other considerations. Tables list plants and flowers that benefit biodiversity.
This newsletter provides tips for living in a more environmentally friendly home. It suggests using green cleaning products, recycling appropriately, adding plants to improve indoor air quality, limiting paper usage, reusing items when possible, and harvesting rainwater for gardening. It also promotes purchasing a home warranty to cover repairs for appliances and systems.
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Master Gardeners, Memphis, TennesseeFarica954z
The May 12, 2011 meeting of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners (MAMG) had 118 attendees. The guest speaker, Tom Cox, discussed conifers that are adaptable to the Southeast. There was no new budget news reported. Donations were accepted for the Shelby County Extension secretary whose home was damaged in flooding. The Spring Fling in March was very successful. Updates to the MAMG bylaws will be voted on in July. Upcoming events include Gardens in Progress tours, MG landscaping projects for Habitat for Humanity, and opportunities to volunteer with the Plant-A-Row project.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the Downers Grove Park District staff in November and December. It announces the final High 5 Drawing raffle at the December staff meeting. It also lists the Turkey Shoot event on November 18th and the VHPD Holiday Party on December 7th. It provides park project updates and announces the winter brochure will be mailed the week of November 12th.
Dennis Rittenhouse has been a hobbyist beekeeper for over 50 years. He keeps 7 beehives on his property in Point Pleasant and practices natural beekeeping without chemicals. Rittenhouse is passionate about educating others on the importance of pollinators and the threats facing bee populations. He gives presentations locally and hopes to reinstate the Boy Scouts beekeeping merit badge. Rittenhouse's lifelong interest in bees started when he taught his own children about gardening and pollination, and now in retirement he continues to learn about beekeeping and share his knowledge with others.
This document provides elementary school children with simple actions they can take to help the environment. It discusses various ways kids can reduce waste and pollution, including recycling glass, aluminum, and other materials; avoiding single-use plastics; conserving water and energy; and engaging in activities like gardening, planting trees, and reducing litter. The document emphasizes that small individual actions, when taken together, can make a significant difference in protecting the planet.
This document provides information about a spring gardening seminar being held on March 14, 2015 at Unity Village in Missouri. It lists the schedule of events which includes a keynote speech, four concurrent session blocks on various gardening topics, and breaks with food and drinks. Registration is required online in advance, with early bird pricing available until February 17. Sixteen speakers are featured who are experts in gardening topics like native plants, landscaping, edible plants, bees, and nature crafts.
Media Kit for My Green Guide Maryland Fall 2010Donna Jefferson
The document describes My Green Guide Maryland, a print and online resource that connects green businesses with consumers interested in sustainability. It provides details on the publication's distribution of 60,000 copies across Maryland twice per year, as well as its daily online calendar and searchable green business directory. The document outlines various advertising and listing options for green businesses to connect with consumers in the print publication and online through banners, directory listings, e-newsletter sponsorships, and videos.
A group of 25 gardeners in Pend Oreille County completed training to become Master Gardeners. They must now volunteer 40 hours over the next year. The document introduces the new Master Gardeners and discusses several gardening topics like growing spinach and arugula over winter, an annual plant sale, a survey of county residents, the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, information on kale as a superfood vegetable including recipes, and a food bank garden project that provides produce to those in need.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document announces local Christmas events, including the Vicksburg Post seeking Christmas stories from readers, Linda Fondren being selected for a special training program, and the annual tree lighting at River Region Medical Center. It also profiles Toot's Grocery, which keeps its Christmas tree decorated year-round thanks to patron Maureen Corcoran's monthly decorating. The premiere of the new Hobbit film is announced, with details provided on the premiere celebrations in New Zealand.
The document is a 2013 catalog from the Missaukee Conservation District that provides information about seedling and conservation products. It includes a table of contents listing the types of plants available such as conifers, hardwoods, fruit trees and wildflower seeds. It also provides information about upcoming events, cost share programs, and planting instructions. The catalog is intended to help customers purchase native plants and support the conservation district's programs.
This document discusses green elements that can be incorporated into weddings. It provides examples of eco-friendly options for wedding rings, dresses, locations, invitations, design concepts, food, favors, rentals, lighting, transportation, and tips for marketing oneself as a green wedding planner. Specific green vendors and products are also mentioned such as recycled gold rings, organic and locally-sourced food caterers, LED lighting, and hybrid limousines.
The document is a newsletter from Tribest promoting their juicers and juicing recipes. It compares blending and juicing, explaining that juicing extracts more nutrients from produce without fiber. It highlights the benefits of the Green Star juicer, such as its twin gear technology that uses magnetic and bioceramic components to increase nutrient absorption. Several juicing recipes are provided to try with a Green Star juicer. Accessories for the juicer are also advertised to add versatility.
This document is a newsletter from Agave Premier Properties & Investments that provides information on real estate, holidays, and home maintenance. It discusses green tips for Christmas, safety tips for indoor and outdoor decorating, recipes, and information on home warranties. It also advertises the services of Fidelity National Home Warranty and invites readers to call for a property assessment.
The document provides updates from Taltree Arboretum:
1) They opened Phase 1 of the Bapst Memorial Rose Garden, honoring a longtime volunteer. They hope to complete the garden in 2016.
2) They opened the East Property, adding 114 acres and over 2 miles of trails. It includes habitats being restored for American Woodcock and Ring-Necked Pheasant.
3) Upcoming events include family camping, bonfires, hayrides and night hikes in the fall.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County's board attorney Don McCandless passed away unexpectedly. The organization will cut the ribbon on a new home for the Brandon family. Habitat is sponsoring a gift wrapping booth at Provo Towne Centre to raise proceeds for local families in need.
Creating and Maintaining Organic Produce Gardens: Early Childhood Teacher’s R...antonis3q
This document provides information and guidance for creating and maintaining an organic vegetable garden. It discusses designing the garden, choosing garden bed materials, composting, companion planting, soil and mulching. Specific tips include layering organic materials to create a "no dig garden", using corrugated iron tanks for garden beds, and planting flowers amongst vegetables to attract beneficial insects. The goal is to teach children about healthy eating and where their food comes from by growing organic produce.
Nclna november december_2013_recycling_overwintering_film_artdeehanak
This document summarizes the recycling efforts of several North Carolina nurseries for their plastic greenhouse overwintering films. It describes how some nurseries roll up the film, store it temporarily, and transport it to local recyclers. Recycling the film saves on landfill fees and prevents the plastic from blowing around. The challenges of recycling during the busy spring season are discussed, along with tips for nurseries to begin planning film recycling now to make the process easier next year.
This document discusses outdoor lawn ornaments and decorations that can be used to beautify gardens. It describes different types of statues, fountains, and garden stones that come in various styles, shapes, colors and sizes. Antique ornaments are recommended for a classic look. Motion-activated ornaments are also suggested to add visual interest. Proper placement of ornaments around the garden can significantly enhance its appearance. The author encourages readers to consider ornaments when planning garden makeovers.
This document provides an introduction and overview of home composting and environmentally responsible gardening. It discusses the benefits of composting such as returning nutrients to soil, reducing pollution, and cost savings. The document explains that composting is the process of recycling organic materials by creating conditions for microorganisms to convert these materials into a beneficial soil amendment. It provides examples of materials that can and cannot be composted at home, noting that food scraps, yard waste, and certain paper products can be composted to reduce waste.
The document provides various safety tips for the holidays. It discusses fire safety tips for Thanksgiving cooking, including not leaving cooking unattended and keeping flammable items away from the stove. It also offers food safety tips like thoroughly washing hands and using a meat thermometer. Additional tips include keeping pets away from human food, securing homes while traveling, and driving safely during holiday travel. Fire safety around Christmas trees is also addressed.
This newsletter provides tips for living in a more environmentally friendly home. It suggests using green cleaning products, recycling appropriately, adding plants to improve indoor air quality, limiting paper usage, reusing items when possible, and harvesting rainwater for gardening. It also promotes purchasing a home warranty to cover repairs for appliances and systems.
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Master Gardeners, Memphis, TennesseeFarica954z
The May 12, 2011 meeting of the Memphis Area Master Gardeners (MAMG) had 118 attendees. The guest speaker, Tom Cox, discussed conifers that are adaptable to the Southeast. There was no new budget news reported. Donations were accepted for the Shelby County Extension secretary whose home was damaged in flooding. The Spring Fling in March was very successful. Updates to the MAMG bylaws will be voted on in July. Upcoming events include Gardens in Progress tours, MG landscaping projects for Habitat for Humanity, and opportunities to volunteer with the Plant-A-Row project.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the Downers Grove Park District staff in November and December. It announces the final High 5 Drawing raffle at the December staff meeting. It also lists the Turkey Shoot event on November 18th and the VHPD Holiday Party on December 7th. It provides park project updates and announces the winter brochure will be mailed the week of November 12th.
Dennis Rittenhouse has been a hobbyist beekeeper for over 50 years. He keeps 7 beehives on his property in Point Pleasant and practices natural beekeeping without chemicals. Rittenhouse is passionate about educating others on the importance of pollinators and the threats facing bee populations. He gives presentations locally and hopes to reinstate the Boy Scouts beekeeping merit badge. Rittenhouse's lifelong interest in bees started when he taught his own children about gardening and pollination, and now in retirement he continues to learn about beekeeping and share his knowledge with others.
This document provides elementary school children with simple actions they can take to help the environment. It discusses various ways kids can reduce waste and pollution, including recycling glass, aluminum, and other materials; avoiding single-use plastics; conserving water and energy; and engaging in activities like gardening, planting trees, and reducing litter. The document emphasizes that small individual actions, when taken together, can make a significant difference in protecting the planet.
This document provides information about a spring gardening seminar being held on March 14, 2015 at Unity Village in Missouri. It lists the schedule of events which includes a keynote speech, four concurrent session blocks on various gardening topics, and breaks with food and drinks. Registration is required online in advance, with early bird pricing available until February 17. Sixteen speakers are featured who are experts in gardening topics like native plants, landscaping, edible plants, bees, and nature crafts.
Media Kit for My Green Guide Maryland Fall 2010Donna Jefferson
The document describes My Green Guide Maryland, a print and online resource that connects green businesses with consumers interested in sustainability. It provides details on the publication's distribution of 60,000 copies across Maryland twice per year, as well as its daily online calendar and searchable green business directory. The document outlines various advertising and listing options for green businesses to connect with consumers in the print publication and online through banners, directory listings, e-newsletter sponsorships, and videos.
A group of 25 gardeners in Pend Oreille County completed training to become Master Gardeners. They must now volunteer 40 hours over the next year. The document introduces the new Master Gardeners and discusses several gardening topics like growing spinach and arugula over winter, an annual plant sale, a survey of county residents, the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, information on kale as a superfood vegetable including recipes, and a food bank garden project that provides produce to those in need.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document announces local Christmas events, including the Vicksburg Post seeking Christmas stories from readers, Linda Fondren being selected for a special training program, and the annual tree lighting at River Region Medical Center. It also profiles Toot's Grocery, which keeps its Christmas tree decorated year-round thanks to patron Maureen Corcoran's monthly decorating. The premiere of the new Hobbit film is announced, with details provided on the premiere celebrations in New Zealand.
The document is a 2013 catalog from the Missaukee Conservation District that provides information about seedling and conservation products. It includes a table of contents listing the types of plants available such as conifers, hardwoods, fruit trees and wildflower seeds. It also provides information about upcoming events, cost share programs, and planting instructions. The catalog is intended to help customers purchase native plants and support the conservation district's programs.
This document discusses green elements that can be incorporated into weddings. It provides examples of eco-friendly options for wedding rings, dresses, locations, invitations, design concepts, food, favors, rentals, lighting, transportation, and tips for marketing oneself as a green wedding planner. Specific green vendors and products are also mentioned such as recycled gold rings, organic and locally-sourced food caterers, LED lighting, and hybrid limousines.
The document is a newsletter from Tribest promoting their juicers and juicing recipes. It compares blending and juicing, explaining that juicing extracts more nutrients from produce without fiber. It highlights the benefits of the Green Star juicer, such as its twin gear technology that uses magnetic and bioceramic components to increase nutrient absorption. Several juicing recipes are provided to try with a Green Star juicer. Accessories for the juicer are also advertised to add versatility.
This document is a newsletter from Agave Premier Properties & Investments that provides information on real estate, holidays, and home maintenance. It discusses green tips for Christmas, safety tips for indoor and outdoor decorating, recipes, and information on home warranties. It also advertises the services of Fidelity National Home Warranty and invites readers to call for a property assessment.
The document provides updates from Taltree Arboretum:
1) They opened Phase 1 of the Bapst Memorial Rose Garden, honoring a longtime volunteer. They hope to complete the garden in 2016.
2) They opened the East Property, adding 114 acres and over 2 miles of trails. It includes habitats being restored for American Woodcock and Ring-Necked Pheasant.
3) Upcoming events include family camping, bonfires, hayrides and night hikes in the fall.
Habitat for Humanity of Utah County's board attorney Don McCandless passed away unexpectedly. The organization will cut the ribbon on a new home for the Brandon family. Habitat is sponsoring a gift wrapping booth at Provo Towne Centre to raise proceeds for local families in need.
Creating and Maintaining Organic Produce Gardens: Early Childhood Teacher’s R...antonis3q
This document provides information and guidance for creating and maintaining an organic vegetable garden. It discusses designing the garden, choosing garden bed materials, composting, companion planting, soil and mulching. Specific tips include layering organic materials to create a "no dig garden", using corrugated iron tanks for garden beds, and planting flowers amongst vegetables to attract beneficial insects. The goal is to teach children about healthy eating and where their food comes from by growing organic produce.
Nclna november december_2013_recycling_overwintering_film_artdeehanak
This document summarizes the recycling efforts of several North Carolina nurseries for their plastic greenhouse overwintering films. It describes how some nurseries roll up the film, store it temporarily, and transport it to local recyclers. Recycling the film saves on landfill fees and prevents the plastic from blowing around. The challenges of recycling during the busy spring season are discussed, along with tips for nurseries to begin planning film recycling now to make the process easier next year.
This document discusses outdoor lawn ornaments and decorations that can be used to beautify gardens. It describes different types of statues, fountains, and garden stones that come in various styles, shapes, colors and sizes. Antique ornaments are recommended for a classic look. Motion-activated ornaments are also suggested to add visual interest. Proper placement of ornaments around the garden can significantly enhance its appearance. The author encourages readers to consider ornaments when planning garden makeovers.
This document provides an introduction and overview of home composting and environmentally responsible gardening. It discusses the benefits of composting such as returning nutrients to soil, reducing pollution, and cost savings. The document explains that composting is the process of recycling organic materials by creating conditions for microorganisms to convert these materials into a beneficial soil amendment. It provides examples of materials that can and cannot be composted at home, noting that food scraps, yard waste, and certain paper products can be composted to reduce waste.
The document provides various safety tips for the holidays. It discusses fire safety tips for Thanksgiving cooking, including not leaving cooking unattended and keeping flammable items away from the stove. It also offers food safety tips like thoroughly washing hands and using a meat thermometer. Additional tips include keeping pets away from human food, securing homes while traveling, and driving safely during holiday travel. Fire safety around Christmas trees is also addressed.
The document discusses the North Carolina State Fair's use of social media including their website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and YouTube channels. It provides statistics on visits, followers, and engagement for each platform for the past year. It also mentions challenges faced and future plans to expand their social media presence and departmental usage.
This document summarizes the financial performance of a company for the third quarter and first six months of 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006. It shows that net sales increased 8% in the third quarter and 7% for the first six months. Earnings from continuing operations were $92 million in the third quarter and $203 million for the first six months. On a per share basis, diluted earnings from continuing operations were $0.65 per share for the third quarter and $1.41 per share for the first six months. The company's North America segment grew net sales 6% in the third quarter while the International segment grew 17%.
The document provides an overview of how to use Twitter, including the basics of tweeting, following/unfollowing others, direct messaging, hashtags, and reading your Twitter stream. It recommends tools for reading Twitter like Tweetdeck and mobile apps. It also discusses following others on Twitter like friends, colleagues, celebrities, and suggests using hashtags to aggregate topics of interest.
The document discusses the North Carolina State Fair's use of social media including their website, blog, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and YouTube channels. It provides statistics on visits, followers, and engagement for each platform showing the fair's growing online presence. It also mentions challenges faced and future plans to expand their social media efforts and influence within the fair industry.
This is a @JSConfEU talk about how we interact with technology and how we should maybe rethink our god-like approach to software languages. It also showcases an experiment that allows developers to interact with PHP directly from Node.js.
Katherine Lee is exploring how to design a customizable plush creature website called the Kwyjibos Lab. The lab allows users to design their own creatures to inspire personal connections. Lee aims to balance mass customization with maintaining aesthetic concerns at each step. The current lab fosters user-generated narratives but leaves room for deeper exploration. Lee seeks feedback on how much her own aesthetic should factor into the Kwyjibos designs.
Intro to Search Engine Optimization - Association of Proposal Management Prof...Caitlin Jeansonne
How to get the most out of your website to be sure people are finding you in Search Engines. Basic website optimization and planning a successful SEO campaign.
Este documento presenta una guía de lecturas para el curso Finanzas II. Incluye capítulos de libros, artículos y noticias a leer para cada clase sobre temas como valuación de empresas en etapas iniciales, tasas de cambio, riesgo y rentabilidad, mercados de futuros y opciones, y valuación de empresas. La guía cubre 27 clases con material de lectura relevante para cada una.
- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) delayed filing its 2005 financial results, so it will not produce a traditional annual report. Instead, it includes a letter to shareholders from the Chairman and President.
- The letter discusses TDS's commitment to customer satisfaction and sustainable growth. It highlights customer satisfaction rankings for U.S. Cellular and TDS Telecom.
- TDS restated some financial results from 2002-2004 and the first two quarters of 2005 due to improving financial processes and controls.
15 Eco Friendly Ways To Celebrate Ganesh FestivalCommonFloor.com
Ganesh Festival is one of the main festivals celebrated blissfully and joyfully all over India. Lord Ganesha elephant headed god is believed to be God of power and wisdom. In India, people worship Ganesh before initiating any work. Ganesh Festival is birthday of Lord Ganesh and beautifully decorated idols of different sizes are made for sale by specially skilled artisans. Ganesh festival or Ganesh Chaturthi starts with the installation of these Ganesh statues in colorfully decorated temporary structures in every locality.
The festival is also the time for cultural activities like singing and theater performances, orchestra and community activities. On final day of celebration, Ganesh idol is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with dancing, singing, and fanfare to be immersed in a river. This is the ritual known as Ganesh Visarjan. All join in this final procession shouting “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhachya Varshi Laukar ya” (means O lord Ganesha, come again early next year).
From the decorations to the dinner through gifts and greeting cards: here's how to lighten the environmental footprint of your party without sacrificing the Christmas magic.
This document provides tips for kids on how to help protect the environment. It encourages kids to learn about the environment through reading books and using the internet. Some easy actions kids can take include saving electricity and water, recycling, shopping for energy efficient and reusable products, participating in Earth Day events like beach cleanups, and properly disposing of pet waste. The overall message is that kids can make a difference through small everyday actions to help save the Earth.
Kids have more resources than ever to help the environment, such as recycling programs that are widely available. Taking small actions like organizing household recycling, reducing energy usage by turning off lights, and using reusable items can help reduce waste and pollution. Planting trees and using environmentally-friendly products in the yard are also beneficial. Getting together with friends and family to clean up public spaces or joining volunteer groups allows kids to make a positive impact.
This document provides tips and encouragement for living more sustainably through reusing, reducing, recycling, and respecting the environment. It recommends recycling common items like plastic, paper, and aluminum; reusing clothes and items around the house; reducing energy and water usage; replacing incandescent bulbs with LEDs; and reminding others to do small parts each day to help the planet. It also reviews the children's book "Michael Recycle" and discusses making new year's resolutions focused on green solutions to environmental problems.
This document provides tips for organizing a sustainable classroom and reducing environmental impact. It suggests creating a recycling center to encourage recycling, using upcycled materials for displays, adding plants to purify air, making organizers from household goods, having bins for scratch paper and refillable markers, encouraging post-consumer paper products, turning off lights and devices when not in use, not blocking air flow, and creating student green teams to help clean up. It also discusses potential school environmental projects like using reusable lunch boxes to reduce packaging waste, replacing lightbulbs with energy efficient options, and starting a community garden for students to grow their own food.
Here are three simple ways students can help the planet:
1) Start a simple recycling center at home to recycle glass, plastic, aluminum, and newspapers.
2) Create a compost pile using food scraps like egg shells, coffee grounds, and fruit peels to reduce waste.
3) Get creative by making cards from reused materials, carrying reusable items like water bottles and silverware, and choosing more sustainable food options.
Here are three simple ways students can help the planet:
1) Start a simple recycling center at home to recycle glass, plastic, aluminum, and newspapers.
2) Create a compost pile using food scraps like egg shells, coffee grounds, and fruit peels to reduce waste.
3) Get creative by making cards from reused materials, carrying reusable items like water bottles and silverware, and choosing local organic food options.
The school received 430 trees from the Woodland Trust that will be planted this week to attract wildlife. Students from various grades will help plant the trees in designated areas. Trees are important as they produce oxygen, clean the air and soil, provide shade and cooling, and serve as habitat for animals. Throughout the week, students will participate in activities like planting friendship trees, adding messages to the trees, designing posters about caring for the trees, and creating a leaf tree mural about qualities of friendship. Their work will be used in a future assembly about the tree planting and friendship.
Design Explanation for Thamboolam Bags
Thamboolam bags are a cherished tradition in South Indian culture, symbolizing hospitality and gratitude during weddings, festivals, and special occasions. The design of these bags is rooted in cultural significance and practicality.
Material: Thamboolam bags are crafted from eco-friendly materials like cloth, jute, or paper, aligning with sustainability principles and ensuring biodegradability.
Color Scheme: Traditional colors such as red, gold, and green are commonly used, along with auspicious symbols like Om or mango motifs, conveying love, prosperity, and well-being.
Embellishments: Intricate embroidery, zari work, or traditional mirror work enhance the bags' visual appeal, reflecting the richness of Indian heritage.
Closure: Secure drawstrings with decorative tassels or beads ensure easy access while preserving the bags' elegance.
Size: Thamboolam bags vary in size to accommodate different items, from smaller bags for festivals to larger ones for weddings.
Personalization: Adding names, dates, or thank-you messages provides a personal touch, making guests feel appreciated.
Cultural Significance: Incorporating religious symbols and traditional patterns respects and honors cultural beliefs.
Quality: Robust construction with sturdy stitching ensures bags can hold gifts and serve as keepsakes.
Eco-friendliness: Sustainable materials and production methods align with modern environmental values.
In summary, Thamboolam bag design thoughtfully combines tradition, aesthetics, and functionality to convey warmth and gratitude during significant cultural events.
This document summarizes various eco-friendly and sustainable products. It discusses Habitat's new sustainable homeware line made from materials like bamboo and recycled newspaper. It also describes a compact kitchen compost bin for separating food waste. Self-watering planters that conserve water and organic home products from Cottage in the Hills are also mentioned. The benefits of switching to a renewable energy supplier like Good Energy are highlighted.
The document discusses ways to practice the 3 Rs of reduce, reuse, recycle both inside and outside the home. It provides tips for incorporating the 3 Rs in the kitchen, home office, and garage, such as composting organic waste, recycling packaging, buying in bulk, donating unused electronics, opting out of junk mail, and reusing materials. Practicing the 3 Rs helps conserve natural resources, prevents pollution, and ensures future generations can enjoy clean air, water, and natural spaces.
Wrap gifts in recycled materials like newspaper, leaves, or pinecones for a unique, environmentally-friendly presentation. Consider using wax paper and tissue paper cutouts sealed with an iron to wrap baked goods. Kraft paper is a cheaper, durable, and recyclable alternative to traditional wrapping paper that helps gifts stand out.
This document provides environmentally-friendly options for grilling tools and supplies to reduce one's carbon footprint while hosting a barbecue. It describes recycled plastic tableware, unbreakable recycling totes to sort waste, a bamboo patio furniture set made from sustainable materials, a solar oven that cooks food without charcoal emissions, and biodegradable corn-based cups as alternatives to single-use plastic. The tools and supplies aim to make hosting an eco-friendly barbecue easy while still allowing guests to enjoy themselves.
Sfork final design proposal by Merry-Go-Rounderikbohemia
This document proposes that children reuse disposable cutlery by planting seeds in forks, knives, and spoons to help the environment. It suggests that most families use plastic tableware for picnics but this harms the environment. The proposal is for children to write their names on stickers and paste them to forks containing seeds. As the seeds grow, the children will feel good about helping the earth and be rewarded with a harvest. Diagrams show designed "Sforks" - forks with seeds for strawberries, kiwis, oranges, and watermelons. Specifications outline the dimensions and materials for the Sforks and their packaging.
A forest specialist's guide to finding the perfect Christmas tree. Washington State University Press author Kevin Zobrist presents information on popular varieties and tips on how to select and care for real Christmas trees. He also lists reasons to go fresh or artificial.
Households worldwide create 30% more waste than usual over the Christmas period.
This extra waste amounts to a staggering volume of trash, given that the worlds’ cities generated more than two billion tons of solid waste in 2016, amounting to 0.74kg per person per day.Recycling levels are on the rise, but most of the festive season waste still ends up in landfills rather than being reused or recycled. According to Statistics SA more than 78.8% of households support recycling, but 75.8% do not separate waste for recycling.
With little effort you can have a greener Christmas by reusing and recycling your waste. While some towns don’t have municipal recycling services, recycling programmes in communities are widespread. After the festivities, separate all those items that can be reused or recycled.
This document provides tips for having a more environmentally friendly holiday season. It suggests using energy efficient LED lighting, reusing decorations, buying locally grown food, sending electronic cards, gifting donations, composting food scraps, and reducing waste. Adopting these small changes such as using reusable bags and wrapping gifts in fabric instead of paper can collectively save energy and resources. The document emphasizes that every individual effort makes a difference and encourages starting sustainable habits now.
Frito-Lay has introduced new 100% compostable packaging for its popular Sun Chips snacks made from plant-based materials, with the help of Memphis-based packaging firm Bryce Corp. This is a breakthrough in more sustainable food packaging that can protect the product and then be renewed by nature. While previously only one-third of Sun Chips bags used renewable materials, now the same size bags are fully compostable. If successful, Frito-Lay aims to extend this packaging to all sizes of Sun Chips by the end of 2010.
1) Clean Memphis is a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by Janet Boscarino that coordinates volunteer cleanups and environmental projects around Memphis.
2) The organization divides Memphis into zones and partners with local businesses, schools, and community groups in each zone to organize regular cleanup events and recycling programs.
3) Clean Memphis works with a range of volunteers including students and corporate partners like Coca-Cola to improve the environment in Memphis neighborhoods.
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Karen Pulfer Focht
Dough ornaments are
environmentally friendly and
a fun family project.
A Green
Christmas
Don’t discard holidays
as season of throwaways
By Suzanne Thompson Not every decision, however, will be
Special to Going Green easy.
Take the Great Christmas Tree
WHEN PREPARING HOLIDAY Debate.
Though many environmentalists
LISTS THIS YEAR, don’t forget the advocate the use of a fresh cut or live
“3 R’s” of green living — reduce, tree, there are arguments for artificial
trees too.
reuse and recycle. Christmas tree farms have
Simple Earth-friendly sustainability built into their business
models — most plant one to three trees
alternatives when decorating and for every one cut — and are continually
entertaining not only are a gift to replanting, so generally purchasing one
from a tree stand is better than using an
the environment, they can be less artificial one.
expensive too. Many artificial trees are made from
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polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which,
incinerated, emit dioxins and other
carcinogens.
At the same time, if you already own
an artificial tree, its environmental
impact can be reduced by using it for as
long as possible.
The nonprofit American Christmas
Tree Association conducted a study that
showed artificial trees are better for the
environment when used over a 10-year
period.
Nancy Ream, chairman of the Sierra
Club, Chickasaw Group, recommends
purchasing a live tree.
“After Christmas, plant it in your
backyard. You’ll create a forest in your
yard,” she said.
No space in your yard for another
tree? Consider donating it to the
grounds of a nursing home, where the
residents can enjoy its growth.
Large rosemary plants can also be
substituted for a traditional Christmas
tree, Ream said. Karen Pulfer Focht
Debbie Thornton, one of the Rather than buy ornaments, Debbie
decorators in the 2009 Vesta Home Crawford of Pugh’s Flowers makes
Show, said one of her clients used them out of dough as one of her ways
poinsettias as a substitute. to go green for the holidays.
“She stacked them into the pyramid-
shape of a Christmas tree. Each person
took a plant home at the end of the officer for Pugh’s Flowers, said her
holiday celebration,” Thornton said. family has a history of crafting. “Dough
The options are endless in choosing ornaments can be shaped, baked and
eco-friendly Christmas ornaments. painted for a beautiful handmade look
Paper snowflakes and handmade with memories for years to come,”
ornaments not only add to the beauty of Crawford said.
the tree, but also create memories as The recipe for dough ornaments is
family members get together to make two cups of flour, two cups of salt and
them. Felt, glitter and glue can be used one cup of water. Bake at 275 degrees
to design decorations that are only for about an hour. Baking takes less
limited by imagination. time if the dough is rolled very thin.
Debbie Crawford, sales and marketing Ream said her mother grew up on a
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Greg Campbell/Associated Press files
Deborah King (left) trims a Christmas tree base as brother Jerry drags another
tree from the rows at Santa’s Choice Christmas Tree Farm in Florence, Miss.
farm and was dedicated to There are some people for whom
environmentally friendly holiday nothing but wrapping paper will do.
celebrations. Her family strung garlands Many places sell wrapping paper made
of popcorn and cranberries, which the of recycled materials.
family shared with wild birds after the Another alternative to wrapping
holidays. paper is to use a beautiful bolt of cloth
“My mother didn’t believe in buying to wrap presents, or put them in
gift tags, so we took Christmas cards baskets. Baskets are attractive when
we received from the year before and presenting the gift, and can be used
cut them into gift tags,” Ream said. around the house when empty.
“She also used plain paper — back then Christmas cards can be reused or
it came from the butcher — and we handmade, and there are many
decorated it with potato prints. That companies that sell cards made from
was our wrapping paper.” recycled material and printed with
Keep in mind, not every gift needs to vegetable-based inks.
be wrapped. For a bottle of wine, a bow Green Charity cards are made from
is plenty. Large gifts like bicycles, don’t stock manufactured from 80 percent
need to be wrapped and a bow or nice recovered fiber (10 percent packaging
gift tag is sufficient. waste, 10 percent white waste and 60
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percent de-inked waste). The If not
other 20 percent is made of already, try
material from sustainably energy-
managed forests and is efficient
manufactured without chlorine LED holiday
bleaches. Go to lights.
greencharitycards.com for more They’ll
information. brighten
Many people struggle to get your night.
the perfect decorations for their
holiday feast, but the focal point
doesn’t have to be intricate or
artificial. “Table centerpieces 10 easy steps
can be created from fruit and We checked some of our favorite Web sites,
pine cones,” Thornton said. and found 10 things you can do to have a greener
holiday season.
Putting a single flower stem in
1. Use energy-efficient outdoor LED holiday
a champagne or shot glass and lights. They consume less power and are brighter.
placing one at each person’s planetgreen.discovery.com
place setting provides a fragrant 2. Make environmentally conscious choices
way to enjoy the meal, and a nice when buying toys. Discover what toys contain
little treat to take home when harmful chemicals, at healthytoys.org.
the party is over, Crawford said. 3. Avoid overnight shipping. Ground
Choosing natural holiday décor transportation, instead of rush delivery, uses less
is as easy as taking a walk through fossil fuel and produces less pollution – and it’s
the backyard, Ream said. She cheaper, too. www.thedailygreen.com
gathers red maple leaves and the 4. Use organic and local foods for your holiday
vibrant yellow leaves of gingko feasts. Not only do you support farmers who grow
trees to use later in centerpieces sustainable meat and produce, the food tastes
and on the mantle. She puts the better. sierraclub.org
leaves in baggies and puts a book 5. Avoid disposable utensils and dishes when
on top of them. When the entertaining. buynhelp.com
moisture has evaporated, the 6. Use soy-based or beeswax candles instead
of ones made of paraffin, a petroleum-based
leaves will be sturdier, and can be product. www.greenliving tips.com
used to accentuate greenery
7. Get creative and make your own gift wrap.
draped around the house. Use the Sunday comics, or decorate grocery store
Holly and other natural bags. planetgreen.discovery.com
greenery can be used to decorate 8. Save paper and postage by sending an e-
and is easy to find. card. support.nature.org
The lower boughs of 9. Use a timer for outside lighting decorations
Christmas trees can be trimmed – and save electricity. greenlivingtips.com
off and displayed. 10. Keep disposable batteries out of landfills.
When it comes to lighting, go With any present that uses batteries, give
with solar lights or light- rechargeable batteries and a charger.
emitting diode (LED) lights. greenlivingtips.com