This month's comments include excellent links on how to make laundry detergent, how to minimize the sting from bees, how to eliminate (or greatly reduce) junk mail ... as well as links to other wonderful blogs. There are suggestions on creative projects for the fall which include Decoupage and Paper Mache'. Some readers shared stories ... what happened when one reader saw phone books left at an empty house and another reader's experience with a pressure cooker. After a posting about 13 ways to cook efficiently in the winter, one reader commented on the dangers of using a microwave and provided a link with good information. Readers told us about their "green living" efforts ... one person who tosses the smallest bit of foil in the trash even though others look on as though he is crazy ... one person who wrote to a grocery store to express her dismay at their choice of children's products ... and one reader who used a pumpkin shell as a flower vase. Another reader talked about never throwing away books.
Thanks to everyone who posted a comment! OK ... here they are:
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I'll comment on comments. :) I kinda do the same as you. I find an article or something that appeals to me, comment on my thoughts, but rarely read the other comments. I read all the comments left on my own blog and definitely encourage them, but rarely read those on other peoples blogs. I may be missing some good stuff, as you mentioned.
Brian
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Many stings and bites take place during the fall
months as the temperature of the days decrease. Reason being, bees, wasps and
insects in general are cold blooded and they linger around people and pets in order
to absorb body heat, therefore increasing the chances of getting stung or bitten.
Last week, I witnessed a 4 year old girl with her hand and forearm swollen
to her elbow, from a wasp sting that she received to her fingertip the day
before. The sight of her hand and arm brought tears to my eyes because I knew
that if she had had Baker's Venom Cleanser available when she was stung, none of her discomfort
would have elevated to that extreme point of swelling and discomfort. Our web site www.BeeStingCure.com has under gone some new additions worth taking a look at. Old news commentary video footage from 1988 has been added to YouTube.com/BeeStingCure and the link is available at our site. Our formula also works to stop the itch of the dreaded Itch Mite!
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I tend to skim comments - I find it quite overwhelming keeping up with the posts, let alone reading all the comments, posting my own comments and then checking for a response to my comment. But I agree, it can be very worthwhile.
And if I wasn't already overwhelmed enough, I've just joined Stumble, and it's all so new to me, my brain is sore. I see you're on there - I'd add you if I knew how (when I say just joined, I mean 20 minutes ago).
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Glad I'm not the only one who won't kill spiders. Once I even slept on the couch because I couldn't get a spider out of my bedroom!
My heart broke a little too when I read about the bee trap in your blog. We should stop meddling with the natural order and remember that everything is connected but fragile.
I have a bee hive outside my apartment and sometimes the bees fly in my window in summer. Friends tell me to ring the landlord to get it removed, but I actually quite like it (except for the time one flew into my ear and bit me. Ouch!).
Beverlyrealtor said...
Hi: I like your site. I hope to add more environmental content to my blog, but right now, politics is the main topic. I don't know if you've mentioned www.freecycle.org. If not, you might want to check it out.
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I know about the plastic problem. Saw a documentary on TV about the sea of plastic floating around in the Pacific Ocean--horrible! Let's all start right here with our plastic toothbrush and follow up by reducing plastic shopping bags. Let's discover new ways to start reducing our dependency on plastics.
Thanks for dropping by my blog and your kind comments.
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Very interesting. Will definetly forward this to my dentist! As for me I use the Sonic toothbrush thingy. Plus can we not recycle our old toothbrushes? I mean if they are made of plastic anyway why can they not be recycled? Just my thoughts!
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Nana net ... Thanks for asking about recycling toothbrushes. I did a little research on recycling the standard type toothbrush. There's a problem with recycling them because the bristles are made of a different material ... usually nylon. So, in order to recycle them, the bristles would somehow have to be separated from the handles. Since this isn't cost effective, they usually just end up in landfills.
Here's a site that lists companies who offer recycled and recyclable toothbrushes ... they also offer ideas for things to do with brushes once they are at the end of their life.
http://environment.about.com/od/earthtalkcolumns/a/toothbrush.htm
There are several problems with any kind of plastic: 1) It's expensive to recycle plastic and not all plastic can be recycled. 2) Manufacturers of plastic products are among the biggest polluters of the ocean. If we use less of it, manufacturers won't need to make as much ... hence, the oceans will be cleaner. 3) Many plastic products are combined to other materials, rendering them non-recyclable. 4) Plastic does not bio-degrade.
Thanks, again, for asking ... digging into it further taught me a lot.
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Thanks for the update to my question. Will check out the link. Have a good afternoon and keep on blogging away with more great stuff!
Nana Net
http://wwwawbfam.blogspot.com/
Pasifik said...
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Plastic is commonly use any where around the world. Problem is, people don't really care that plastic can't be biodegradable! All we need to do is massive campaigns about it.
Peace,
PRIVATE JET
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Wow, I never thought of toothbrushes like that. It's something that everybody (hopefully) uses, but I never realized how much damage is being done because of disposed-of toothbrushes.
I'm going to start recycling them somehow.
Thanks :)
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Gee, I knew plastic was a huge problem, but I didn't realise just how bad it's got, nor have I given much thought to my toothbrush before, even though I actively try to reduce my plastic use. Thanks for the Recycline link.
Switching from disposable razors to one with changeable blades is also another simple way to reduce the amount of plastic we send to landfill.
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Wow, I didn't really think about this before. The plastic tool we use to brush the disgusting food particles from our germ-infested mouth, we do just freely pitch it in the trash without thinking twice. The results of the bigger picture is very scary. Thanks for posting and spreading the awareness.
Brian
http://eazycheezy.blogspot.com/
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Wow, I never really thought about the big picture with us throwing away our plastic toothbrushes. Very damaging and scary. Thanks for posting and spreading the awareness.
Brian
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I wish that the day will come when we can smile without feeling guilty for dumping the earth with tons of toothbrushes. Actually, it's not only toothbrushes nor plastic products that damage our environment. Whenever we use papers and wood products, we denude the forest. It's a choice between reducing non-biodegradable materials and saving the trees. Either which way, we leave indelible footprints in the face of mother earth.
Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a heart warming comment.
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Thank You, Thank You, and Thank You!!!!! That I recieve 5 different phone books every year! Which to me is ridiculous...
I am definetly going to call first thing in the morning and "Opt-Out" on recieving these! Cause like you said the Internet is oh so much quicker to find a number.
Nana Net
http://wwwawbfam.blogspot.com/
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Good stuff as always. Thanks for the info. I don't think many know this. The net is definitely the way to go.
Brian
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Learn something new every day. Thanks for the information and for keeping things green. ;)
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Great idea. We receive so many phone books, white pages, yellow pages, combinations, statewide, local. It gets silly, the quantity that comes into the house! Thanks for the tip.
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Wow! That's a wonderful idea. I hate those clunky heavy books.
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That really looks delish!
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This is such a guilt-free meal. You are making me hungry. Thanks for the recipe!
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This sounds wonderful. I'll try it!
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The humble toothbrush - enemy of the planet. Wow, an eye opener.
AV
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
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I looked at the recipe, can envisage variations on a theme not being a vegetarian.
I have Stumbled your article on toothbrushes, let's see what happens.
AV
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I'm a picky eater, but I'd try it with chicken broth and butter.
Brian
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That looks "YUMMO"
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That's a great idea. I was talking with friends earlier this year about how stupid it is that the phone company persists in delivering them to everyone. It's a massive waste of resources. I can't remember the last time I actually opened one. I will give the phone company a call.
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This sounds & looks delicious - perfect autumn food indeed!
I posted those links for the veggie dog recipes on my blog for you -and others of course!
Cheers :)
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Thanks for coming by my blog earlier. I'm glad you did or I may never have gotten to read your post. You writing is absolutely genius. Not only is it entertaining and enjoyable read, its informative and important content. I will certainly be visiting you often.
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This really is a great idea - I'm going to check out the site! We NEVER open ours up, and they just take up space until we get around to recycling them. Thanks for pointing me in this direction.
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Aww, creative endeavors like quilting, knitting, sewing and such are ones to name just a few that bring back wonderful memories for me. My Mom, Aunts, and Grandmothers all did this. I just wished I had learned how from them before they passed on!
Try as I might it is not as easy to learn as I thought it might be. ;0( Yet I am still trying to learn!
I might add (if you don't mind) one or two that came to mind. That is Decoupage. This is one of my favorites. Plus it really is not that expensive to do Especially if you have magazines, or newspapers). And is great for decorating or even to give as gifts! Another would be Jigsaw Puzzles. You can put them together. Then glue them with "Elmers Glue" (which dries clear). After they dry, frame them. They truly make some beautiful pictures in your home and cost cheaper than the ones in the stores!
Great post. Take care and blessings as always.
Nana Net
http://wwwawbfam.blogspot.com/
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I don't mind at all, Nana Net ... I love suggestions.
Your decoupage and puzzle ideas are great ... and what I really like about them is that they can also be done by reusing things around the house ... that makes it "green" art indeed.
Thanks for sharing!
Small Footprints
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we'll have to see some examples of all the green art when you get to it :D
might sound preschoolish.. but you can actually make alot out of papier mache too.. which is a great way to reuse paper!
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That's another great idea Designerly ... papier mache ... what fun. And while it may have started out in pre-school ... I'll bet there are some talented people who could create something that brings papier mache into the realm of sophistication.
You had another great idea ... what if everyone gets busy on some "green" artwork and then ... sends in a picture. We'll have the first ever "green" art display. OK everyone ... it's a challenge ... get busy and then send in pics of those masterpieces.
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Have to tell you my experience with this - we still get one and thanks for letting me know about how to opt out. We have an empty house at the corner of our street and I'd noticed that there was junk all over the yard and specifically in one section - looked very bad. So afte a few weeks I decided to stop by with my truck and pick it up to dispose of it. Well, the telephone book deliverers (who are hired by the phone company - whoever is willing to work that year during delivery) dumped all their extras into that yard. And there they sat deteriorating in the rain, blowing all over the yard. They even dumped boxes of the plastic delivery bags. Boy I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I stopped to pick up that mess...the whole back of my truck was filled. My poor husband - who didn't know I was doing it - ended up having to find a dumpster to put it in because it was too much for our garbage can. I was so broiling mad - calling every number I could think of at the phone company only to find out that these are temporary 'hires' and they don't even keep a record of them. CAN YOU IMAGINE!!!
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Great recipe ... and the photo is AWESOME!!!!
:D
- Cesia.
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com
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Very interesting site!
I remember a news story a while back about not letting your kids drink from water hoses! What??!! That's the only water I got back in the day!
Dona
couponsareyourfriend.com
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ah! i love your blog!
and this post is really interesting.
it's awesome.
Go green!
Penny
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Hi! I like your blog..very informative.
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As always SF, your comments are so pertinent and touch all our lives. I have followed your blog now, as well as having it linked. Glad you liked the post on Tomus, I hope you Stumbled it for me???? (Yes, I know I am a cheeky bugger)
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
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That WAS refreshing! Thanks! And it also reminds me to be more compassionate to those less fortunate than me.
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Hello!
Thanks for your comment on my new weblog. It's nice to see that other people from other country's also whatching my blog.
I'm sorry btw for my really bad English. I can read it, but I'm not so good in wrinting it ;)
I understand that you really don't know where my blog is about. But you saw it really good that the picture is made in Curacao. I've never been theire. But (I hope) in November this year I will go to Curacao for 9 Months. That's one of the reasons that I start this blog. And actually that's all what I said in my first blog.
I hope you visit my blog much even! And maybe, my blog will be in Dutch and English, so you can read it also!
Greetz and God bless
Marjolein
http://allaboutmylife-marjolein.blogspot.com/
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That was so beautiful...it really moved me. Thanks so much for sharing it.
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Great tips! I like to parboil meat when I can to reduce oven time, and am a BIG fan of outdoor cooking.
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I happen to be one of the owners of MyJunkTree and as a new company I search the web to see if we are getting any visibility out there and I post n relevant Blogs.
We launched the company because we were tired of all the junk mail we were receiving and we personally did not want to bounce all over the web to contact all the different companies to stop it all. First and foremost we wanted to let people choose what they wanted to let come to their home knowing that some people really do like some of the coupons and catalogs. So our clients choose what they want stopped.
We also had to provide a service that is different than the other services out there, so here is what we offer:
1. We have a database of over 1300 catalogs that you can choose to stop.
2. We have over a 5700 charities/Non-Profits that you can stop solicitations from.
3. Stop the delivery of the national phone directories.
4. Stop the delivery of the weekly coupons.
5. Stop the general credit card offers as well as the ones from your own major bank.
6. Stop the miscellaneous junk mail from the data brokers.
7. You can register on the National Do Not Call Registry from the website.
8. You can order your no strings attached free annual credit report right from the website.
9. We plant trees with every new membership.
And, yes we are a paid service and yes you can do everything that we do for free, if you want to do all the research and spend the time contacting the companies yourself it can easily be done. We have just done all of the legwork for our clients and feel there is value in the service we provide. So check out MyJunkTree and make difference in your mailbox.
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Thanks for the tips! I agree with everything except using a microwave. It may be more efficient from an electricity point of view, but it also destroys nutrients: http://www.ghchealth.com/microwave-ovens-the-proven-dangers.html
Laura K. Lawless
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Am so glad to see you included the "Pressure Cookers" on here. Seems a lot of folks today do not even know what one is! ;0(
I remember one time my Mom using hers and how the pressure built up so much that it exploded! Yep...right then and there I dove under the bar counter and hid while the Green Beans flew all over the place! LOL
Thanks for all of your wonderful tips. Have a beautiful day!
Nana Net
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What an interesting blog! I like the concept. Very interesting and neat. :)
And to answer your question, humanities is alright. haha. It's a fair amount of work, since it's an Honors class but it's alright. :) And thank you for the compliment! Glad you like my blog!
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What a compassionate clip. thank you for sharing this. i have just recently visited your site and really enjoy reading and learning from your posts.
http://dementiafor2blogspot.com
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Wow, excellent post, poignant. I am nor espectful, I am brutishlu loud mouth about soe environmental issues, but then I think I am trying to wake up the world as opposed to individual consciences. I am not ashamed at my brashness. I live in Brazil, I smoke, I open a new pack on the street and throw two little bits of foil in the rubbish tin on the street, even if it is 12' away. Brazilians look at me as if I am crazy. I always reply, If you do the same the street would have not litter. They still think I am crazy, I just confirmed it.
AV
http://netherregionoftheearth.blogspot.com/
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A single letter can make a big difference. Kudos on a nice follow-up thank you note. Nice touch.
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I'm a "long time" activist in my community and I respect other strong women who are, as well. Keep up the good work!!
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This is a great blog. I write several, one being Green Planet News. I try to make differences in my own life. Every small effort adds up.\
Monika
www.greenplanetnews.blogspot.com
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This is so important - if nobody says anything - or they leave it to someone else to say something - then nothing will change.
Organizations and companies have every reason to listen to their customers' concerns and suggestions. If consumers demand it, they will offer it (unless they totally suck, which means you should go elsewhere).
I recently sent an email to the organic supermarket near my house expressing my dismay at their new children's range (on nutritional, rather than environmental grounds) and the CEO of the company rang me personally, and gave me his mobile number to provide ongoing feedback! I was surprised and impressed.
You can be heard if you raise your voice!
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Great stuff. I am also a strong supporter of the need to take action to reduce the damage we are doing to the world.
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Very useful tips. Especially the oven ones!
Thank you for following 'De Factoids'
Yours,
AJN
http://adamjamesnall.blogspot.com/
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An Excellent post and also thoughtful..nicely written..want more..
If you can visit my blog and see my piesces and share your comments..would love that..
Subhadip
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Another plus for bathing, eh? ;)
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wow.. Who Knew.. I will be more careful when I go shower curtain shopping next time. Thanks for the post..
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Yikes!!!
Thanks for that info!
- Cesia.
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com
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Often times, we jump into bargains without realizing that we are paying a higher price in some other ways.
I cannot help but smile at your account of opting to a cheaper curtain because we all are like that at some time in our lives. We take the bait of a hook, line and sinker bargain.
I'm glad you now opted for one made of cloth. It is washable and non-toxic. No hidden price to pay and you get rewards of a more lasting curtain.
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Thanks for the comment on my blog!
Good to know about those shower curtains.
I'm an environmentalist too.. go green :)
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Wow. I didn't realise PVC was quite THAT evil, although the smell has given me headaches for quite a while (along with other products containing VOCs, most recently the new carpet at my work). Will keep this in mind when I go to buy a new one.
As an aside...the bit about you putting your wet laundry into the dryer jumped out at me because, well...aren't clothes dryers pretty nasty in terms of energy consumption? Is there not a more eco-friendly option for drying your laundry? I know line drying is not as popular in some countries as it is in Australia - or isn't possible due to climate or local regulations. We can only do what we can do, I suppose!
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Wow SF, that is heavy!
As usual you manage to pull a rabbit out of the hat when it comes to these issues. But this rabbit is a real eye-opener. I had no idea, well, I never even thought about it, even though I do recognise the smell associated with opening new PVC products, it is nauseous.
In this respect I am fully green, I have never had a shower curtain, PVC or otherwise, it's cheaper to run a squeegee over the floor, our bathrooms here are a little different to yours, we have a tile floor and a drain. No mildew, and the bathroom floor gets a mop with every shower.
Also, here we are not so uptight about bathrooms and nudity as your average American household, so the necessity to hide behind curtain seems really weird.
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
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i recently read an article similar to this one. i think it was at the mother earth site.
it really made me stop and think. i like you will be buying a cloth shower curtain when i have to replace mine.
thanks for the post to blog!
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Thanks to all of you for your comments on shower curtains.
Regarding dryers ... you're absolutely right, Glee ... dryers aren't the most environmentally friendly way to dry clothes. Two of my earlier posts deal with the subject ... here are the links:
http://reducefootprints.blogspot.com/2008/07/and-now-for-rest-of-story.html
http://reducefootprints.blogspot.com/2008/08/more-about-dryers.html
Thanks, again!
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I'll be shower curtain shopping soon!
Thanks
greenplanetnews.blogspot.com
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Oh so typical of me to do the same thing. The way the economy is we're all heading to the nearest dollar store.....with a baby though I'll be detouring and will be more careful! Thanks for the info!
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Great post and an excellent blog. I too am interested in environmental issues, although thus far have not written a post about any of it. I do have a link on my blog to a site called: envirovore.com that is part of a larger circle of eco-friendly sites. Check them out some time!
IB
http://idiotsstew.blogspot.com
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Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking it out. No, Seattle failed miserably last night :(
Take care!
IB
http://idiotsstew.blogspot.com
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I try to use rechargeable batteries whenever I can. I also gave my grandson a battery charger so he can put rechargeable batteries in all his toys.
I was not aware of the recycling centers available for disposing of these batteries. Thanks for the links.
Excellent post!
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Always such interesting information here. Thank you.
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Wow, 3 Billion batteries, that's an eye opener. I have long used rechargable for cameras and stuff, but must confess not for green reasons, it was economics that drove me there. So I guess I'm doing the right thing for the wrong reason. LOL
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
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Another great post. You are providing a valuable service. I had no idea about batteries!
Thanks
IB
http://idiotsstew.blogspot.com
Hi Smallfootprints,
Just wanted to let you know that your latest post on the banning of ivory is not available on blogger. Since I follow your blog, I know you made a post but you cannot read it. Maybe Blogger has a problem with the source you quoted?
October 21, 2008 2:36 PM
Angie Ledbetter said...
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I got the "blog doesn't exist" message when I tried to click on your site from my blog roll too. Don't ya hate Operator Error? ;)
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Hehe. Glad it's not just me who does stuff like that!
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AFter you post the page should give you an option to edit post (blogspot does) and you can immediately retun and edit or add what you like and repost. I have had to do it several times after the same problem.
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
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That's a great blog post to hang on to. Saving our precious books, what a mission! Thanks for this.
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Hi! Awesome blog. Thanks for visiting mine. I am putting you on my Google Reader.
Have a great day!
Mary
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Thanks for stopping by my blog--I'm glad you decided to say hello! I will be sure to post my Christmas story when I find out it didn't win:))
Are you going to submit something? You should! I wrote two Christmas stories for Chicken Soup for the Empty Nesters that just came out if you want to read a sample there--take a peek when you're in a bookstore!
Hope you visit back again. I will be back here:)
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I just learned to do number 6 and 9! Great tips!! I use a crock pot weekly!
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I sometimes pick up used books at our library annual book sale. This is a great reference article to keep on file for some of those books! Thanks for sharing.
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holy crap. i guess i have alot to work on. :p
great job with this blog!
cheers
willie
http://www.williamborg.blogspot.com
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You would think a warning label would be mandatory in cases like these. Damage to the body is no joke and sounds like a serious lawsuit waiting to happen. I'm not into to suing so someone else can have at it lol.
I love my dollar store clear shower curtain and the hideous broom I picked up with it :(..
Also Argentum, its not the need to hide behind the curtain. Like mine is see through anyways heh. Its for containing the water so you don't soak the entire bathroom. Without a curtain my entire bathroom floor would be soaked every morning :)...
Great post as always. Love your blog.
http://ceruss.blogspot.com
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I could never throw out a book. Even books I hate I would never trash. I have fixed many books. Some of them look so awful I couldn't pay someone to take them. I'd never get rid of them anyways.. Normally beat up books are good indication that the content within is worth reading. Broken books to me are simply books that have pleased many before me. Worn and torn from countless use. Or one poor owner lol.
Wrestling match last night shattered my coffee table again. The 7th time Ive had to rebuild it. Its good wood and I'd never get rid of anything without first trying to save it. Well off to hardware store.
Sorry Ive been away but back and working. Look forward to your next post.
http://ceruss.blogspot.com
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okay, yummo!
I am totally trying this. Thanks!
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I am going to tell all of those jokes tonight when I have my grandsons over.
Great suggestions! I just toasted some pumpkin seeds a few days ago. Been snacking on them frequently since then. Really delicious!
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I can't wait to tell my grandson your jokes!
Here is an idea that you might be able to use. My daughter's b'day is in October. Some of the flowers she received were in a small pumpkin instead of a vase. The pumpkin has a waterproof liner in it and the flowers were in green floral foam. While these 2 things were not recyclable, the pumpkin and flowers were. The arrangement made a pretty centerpiece for my table for a while.
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Lol! I was wondering! I saw the teaser in my "blogs I'm following" box on my Dashboard, but it was a LIE!!! :)
- Cesia.
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com
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I'm over here from Angie's (Gumbo Writer) site --- you live in Asheville? I'm in Maggie Valley!
On my msn blog:
http://kathrynmagendie.spaces.live.com/ I have recycle/green tips I place there - I'll link this site :-)
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Hello hello,
Great post again - I made some pumkin soup a little while ago so I'll certainly make some more with the lantern left-overs.
Thanks again for reading,
AJN
http://adamjamesnall.blogspot.com/
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Great post.........love those jokes!
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Nice jokes! You are not only profound, you are funny as well.
Happy Halloween!
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Loved your jokes!!LOL Fun post!
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I have just stumpled across your site. I love it! The jokes were so cute and great advice.
I hope you don't mind but I am going to follow your blogsite.
Great posts!
Ang
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I've just stumbled onto your site. Love it!
I plan to re-tell your jokes to my kids and grandchild. And love the helpful advice.
Great posts!
Ang
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This is a welcome move on ebay's part. Every effort helps. What an astounding statistic - 20,000 elephants illegally killed annually. It's almost unfathomable, and very sad.
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How festive. Love me some pumpkin seeds! Tried pumkin soup once, but I think I need a new recipe.
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I'm ashamed to say it, but I'm giggling at the jokes . . .
For the past few years, I've used craft pumpkins instead of the real thing. Aside from not having to worry about what to do with the pumpkin guts and scraps, you can reuse them every year.
If you don't like the idea of not carving a pumpkin every year, you can always mix craft and real, or add to your craft pumpkin collection on an annual basis.
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Thank you. This is a very informative and wonderful blog.
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Hello! yes, the snow, what a surprise...thanks for stopping by my blog by the way.
I subscribed to your newsletter, by the way.
I like putting green tips - I can link to you from time to time, if you don't mind?
Most of the snow is gone, but there is still a bit left :)
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I learn something new here every time I visit.
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Just saw your other comment *smiling*
You are so right -I like seeing the tourists come, for our economy needs the revenue. I feel proud when we are on lists of "best of's" -- but I cringe when the developers come, or the tourists don't respect the beauty and the quiet.
I was born a West Virginia girl, and when I had to go live in So Louisiana for so many years, I yearned for the mountains all the way in my marrow - this is home - the ancient mountains! ah!
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What I do with my pumpkins so they'll last longer (so it's not such a waste to only display them one night) is I coat them with vegetable oil inside and out to retain their moisture, then I drop glowsticks into them instead of candles. They actually look cool all glowing purple and green!
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What is so sad about this article is that ebay waited until a negative article was coming out about them to make this decision.
Why couldn't they do the right thing in the first place? Oh, wait I know it would have hurt their profits.
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Ahh, finally, the much-anticipated ivory post! :) Good for you, ebay.
- Cesia.
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com
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Thanks for sharing these. I always like to hear of more natural cleaners b/c even breathing the scent of most cleaners bothers me. I can only imagine what they do to the environment.
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Hi embee. Thanks for your help. I went back and did what you suggested. Thanks for checking into my blog. What did you think? Why don't you join my new group? bookwriters_and_readers@google groups.com.
See yo there.
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Who knew? Thanks!
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hello small footprints :)
thanks for visiting me at pimp & paint, and thanks for the lovely comments. pls do come back often :)
you've got a really informative and interesting site going on here... i'm gonna be following it! :)
"luthien"
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I hate the way marketers and advertisers have sucked people into believing they need these hazardous substances to have a clean, safe house. Everyone is so germ-phobic these days and everything has anti-baceterial agents added to it. It's ridiculuous.
I have recently converted to vinegar and baking soda to clean and it does a good job - and it makes me think of salt and vinegar chips while I'm cleaning!
Lemon juice and eucalyptus oil are also good to have in your natural cleaning product armoury, though I haven't tried them.
I have attempted to make my own laundry detergent, but it wasn't colour-safe, so I'm using it in my dishwasher instead! It's just soap flakes, vinegar, lectric soda and water. Works fine.
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Any cleaner that contains chlorine is hazardous to life and the environment. Here in Brazil it is used with abandon. It's easier to bleach whites than wash them properly, really weird mentality.
Off topic, look for a post called Fake Plastic Fish:
http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5660848239046145093/posts/default?ep_source=experienceproject
This is serious stuff to some people and if we all took such measures, the world would be a different place.
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
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Hi, this is a great post!
I'll keep it in mind when shopping for cleaning products, considering I have three small children and am always scared as to what they might be up to when in the kitchen while I do other stuff.
Your blog is very interesting. Thsnks for visiting mine and leaving a lovely comment.
Cheers from Chile.
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I'm a vinegar lover too. It's one of the best for clean ups and people-friendly to boot. Drop by for Halloween for some great photos.
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Wheeeeeeee! Thanks for the plug SF.
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
Did you get the link I sent you on a comment about homemade pet food?
AV
http://netherregionoftheearthii.blogspot.com/
http://tomusarcanum.blogspot.com/
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You are most welcome, AV ... and yes, I did get the link you sent over. Thank you! There's a lot of good stuff over there ... I've got to take some time and read it all.
Take Care!
SF
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I haven't tried them all but washing windows does work. When I was a kid we just used white vinegar in water and wiped them down with newspaper. Got them sparkling clean.
Here is a bathtub and sink cleaner that works great (and this will make enough for two tubs and two sinks - it doesn't keep - gets hard after awhile so only make enough to clean what you need to clean at the time): 2 heaping tablespoons baking soda, a squeeze of dish washing liquid - maybe a scant teaspoon, and enough water to make it creamy. You then have "Soft Scrub" without any of the chemicals except the tiny amount in the dish washing liquid.
Jill (from Delphi Forums)
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That is similar to what I do in my tub. I spray with a safe cleaner and then dust the tub with baking soda. It works really well with very little scrubbing. Much better than soft scrub if you ask me--cheaper too!
contemplating Christ (from Delphi Forums)
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Speaking of baking soda, I have found that when I have a Tupperware container stained from a tomato sauce, if I pour in some baking soda and soak it, it will take away the tomato stain. Even some of my baked-in old tomato stains are now gone. Baking soda and vinegar both can do so many things.
Judi (from Delphi Forums)
I got really excited about these comments on making your own detergent. But it gave me a lot of questions ... and I found this post that talks about the same thing, with TONS of comments regarding questions that might come up.
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/03/15/how-to-make-your-own-laundry-detergent-and-save-big-money/
- Cesia
http://ceceatitagain.blogspot.com
September 26, 2008 3:37 PM