My mom’s been doing lots of things to improve her eco footprint, but there’s no shame in nagging her about more things she can do. Plus, most of the time it’s not me nagging her; I just need an excuse to talk about more things I’ve learned and what better way to do it than […]
Hey, don’t be upset if you missed out on Blog Action Day (and if you are not, shame on you). There are always other opportunities to make a difference. Next week there is an International Day of Climate Action, so go over and check it out and take part. If you need some other ideas […]
Here are some links to cool articles and stuff out there that help get the message across and get you edubacated, as Dr. Zehnder (my high school econ teacher) would say. 10 Solutions for Climate Change Some facts and figures (for you research, number geeks List of 100 things you love that global warming is […]
So today is Blog Action Day, and it’s focused on one of my big topics that I write about, climate change. This is a cool global event where bloggers all over the world are out to share info about climate change and things you can do locally, or in your home or office or wherever, […]
I have slacked off on reporting the continuing results of my paper challenge, but at least I didn’t slack off on actually collecting the paper and weighing it. So now you are getting two months’ worth in one post. April’s count was 3.58 pounds.May’s count was 3.88 pounds. Seems like I am starting to get […]
Nothing long or poetic here. Just a note saying that it’s Earth Day and that is not being lost on me. I try and fill this space with useful tips and projects that I am doing (and forcing my mom to do) to make a difference. Even the small stuff makes a difference, because it’s […]
I don’t watch the Sunday morning talk shows. It’s just too much. Even for a DC-resident. I can’t handle it. I just want to break things the times I have watched them. Political affiliation aside, I can’t stand any of it. But that won’t stop me from pointing out clips like this, where the Republican […]
Months ago I gave myself a challenge: Collect all the recyclable paper I received and weigh it to determine how much of an impact my paper consumption was affecting the environment. That makes it sound like a daunting task, but it’s not considering I can’t really scientifically say how my paper consumption screw over Mother […]
OK, so I’m unnecessarily putting my mom on the spot again. Months after calling her out for failing to put eco-preferred lightbulbs throughout my childhood home, I’m out for blood again. You see, when I was a kid I thought Goofy cartoons were great. Mr. Wheeler made me yearn for my 16th birthday. Goofy Olympics […]
I’m about to restart my paper challenge. Going to hold on to another month’s worth of recyclable white paper, newspaper, magazines and stuff so I can see how I am doing in reducing my consumption and impact. Before March gets here, I am going to give you all some solutions I have used to help […]