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Early Winter Tips for the Cold(er) Months It's hard to believe that it is almost December!  With winter only a few weeks away, there are several eco-friendly steps people can take to ensure their homes are both "green" and ready for the upcoming winter temperatures and weather. 1) Set the thermostat : Remember, an easy way to live a green life is to stop wasting energy.  In the wintertime, it can be enticing to turn on the heat full blast all day long.  However, leaving the heat to run all day, even when outside the home, wastes energy.  Try to reset the thermostat before leaving for long periods of time, such as heading to work or visiting family, so the heat doesn't run constantly indoors. 2) Remember seasonal decor : Hanging holiday lights outside or assembling a holiday tree?  Though staples of the holiday season, it can be easy to forget to turn off or unplug holiday decorations at the end of the day.  To save energy, try to unplug seasonal decor when ...

Heading Back to School?  Remember The Following Eco-Friendly Tips: Wow, summer really flew by!  It will soon be September.  For some students, it may be sad to admit that summer is ending and, soon, it will be time to begin heading back to the classroom.   When preparing for the new school year, it is easy to practice some green and eco-friendly tips found in this blog.  Back to school shopping can be fun, but remember the three "Rs": a commitment to reduce, reuse, and recycle.  Instead of wasting resources, and money, on new school supplies, take time this year to follow these three tips: Reduce : Remember, green materials and supplies are out there!  This year, try to buy some school supplies made out of recyclable products.  Common supplies like pencils and pens, even notebooks, can have a recyclable counterpart.  To find these products, look out for a label that indicates the supplies are made from recycled materials. This is a great way ...

Seasonal Ideas For a Green Lifestyle Looking for some activities to do this winter season without spending too much time outdoors in the frigid cold?  This season, try out some GreenLiving activity ideas that the entire family can enjoy.  Some seasonal tips for a fun winter include: 1) Create a craft project : Utilize household resources such as paper towel rolls, newspapers, cardboard boxes, and more to create craft projects for the entire family.  In November, Grady's GreenLiving Tips shared a post on how to create a recycled blanket- learn more about that craft here . 2) Get an early start on "spring" cleaning :  Want to dedicate some time to household cleaning and organizing?  Get ahead on spring cleaning by following a green guide.  Remember: vinegar , baking soda , and lemon juice are powerful, green cleaners! 3) Find creative ways to recycle : Recycling isn't just about sorting waste from soda bottles and soup cans.  Find creative ways to recyc...

Starting the New Year with a Green Focus There is no better time than the beginning of the year to start working on New Year's Resolutions in order to create longstanding lifestyle changes.  As detailed in last's week's blog pos t, there are several resolution possibilities that have direct, greenliving impacts.  That being said, how can greenliving goals and successes be measured and monitored throughout the year?  Try putting together a GreenLiving calendar for 2017 to easily keep track of green lifestyle changes.  Some methods to putting together a green calendar include: 1) Create themes for every month : To accomplish green tasks, try to center each month of 2017 around a common theme/ goal.  For example: Green techniques to keep warm for January, summer gardening ideas for July and August, etc.  It is easier to accomplish goals if they are made more specific. 2) Make a system to accomplish GreenLiving goals : Establish a common system that can be carr...