***Contest at the End***
I enjoy challenges. Perhaps that makes me the perfect candidate for just about any green living experiment. On the other hand, I believe that it is inaccurate to say that green living “is a challenge.” Certainly our disposable life has become a life of unmindful convenience, but is it really easier for [...]

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CFLs (compact fluorescent bulbs) have been in the news for the last few years. In fact there is a good chance that you already have a few in your house or you’ve at least considered making the switch. Hopefully after reading this post you will take the time to budget and plan your way into [...]

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We did it! The Green Me family tracked and sorted and stored our garbage for four weeks (not exactly one month) as part of the EcoMom One Can Challenge.
Final Tally:

3 bags kitchen trash (medium)
1 bag bathroom trash (small)
1.5 full curbside recycling cans (paper & commingled)
One half car-load of paper board and plastic bags that must [...]

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This week is Bike-to-work month/week in our area and today is specially dedicated as Bike-to-work-day. To celebrate and promote greening our transportation, Mr. Green Me and a handful of his co-workers are taking the plunge and converging on their office via two wheels. Personally, I am very proud of Mr. Green Me as he is [...]

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I must say that I am feeling rather accomplished. For my Birthday in April, I asked for and received a Singer Sewing Machine. And, so far I have put it to very good use! First I’ll tell you a bit about my machine and then I’ll tell you just why I feel so accomplished!
The [...]

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