In the Kitchen
- Benefits Of Buying Local Produce
- Buy Locally Grown Apples
- Don't Pour Kitchen Grease Down The Drain
- ENERGY STAR Refrigerators and Dishwashers Save Energy and Water
- Homemade Baby Food Is A Great Way To Do Your Part
- Organic Produce That's Worth The Money
- Paper VS Plastic
- Recycling Aluminum Cans Makes Good Cents
- The Great Wine Debate
- The Never Ending Glass Recycling Story
- Turkey Talk
In the Bathroom
All Through the House
- Cleaning With Vinegar
- Control Indoor Pests Naturally
- Don't Throw It Away - FreeCycle It!
- Earth 911
- ENERGY STAR products save energy, water and money!
- ENERGY STAR Washing Machine Saves Thousands of Gallons of Water Every Year
- ENERGY STAR- New Homes
- Father's Day Green Gift Ideas
- Get To Know Those Plastic Recycling Numbers
- Green Holiday Table Decorations
- Green Volunteering
- How Plastic Is Made
- How To Properly Dispose of CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs)
- ImagiPLAY For The Holidays
- In With The New and Recycle The Old
- Indoor Air Pollution
- Let the Holidays Shine with LED Lights!
- Mother's Day Gift Ideas
- Put Your Old Cell Phone To Good Use
- Recycle Glass
- Recycling Paper Is A Success
- Recycling Plastic
- Smart Strip Power Strip Saves Energy and Money
- Soap: Bar vs Liquid
- Sponges
- Stop Junk And Other Unwanted Mail
- Terri explains Do Your Part
- The Great Diaper Debate
- Treating Pet Smells and Accidents....Naturally
- Try Baking Soda Instead of Costly Chemical Cleaners
- What do you do with old or unused medicine?
- What Is Do Your part
- Why You Should Buy Organic Cotton
In the Garage
In the Garden
- Fall Leaves
- Go Native in the Garden
- How To Set Up A Rain Barrel
- Keep Mosquitoes Away Naturally
- Kill Outdoor Pests and Weeds Without Using Toxic Chemicals
- Plants That Tolerate Drought Conditions
- Put Those Coffee Grounds To Work In Your Yard
- Reduce amount of energy needed to cool your home
- Save Our Creeks - Don't Over Fertilize
- Test Your Soil Before You Fertilize
- Tree Banding
Father's Day Green Gift Ideas
Make this Father’s day an opportunity to do your part by giving dad something wonderfully green. Here are just a few ideas!Light up dad’s journey with a crank powered flashlight. It requires no batteries, just a little elbow grease. Some of these flashlights will also charge up cell phones and receive NOAA radio weather alerts.
Or you can give dad a solar powered flashlight. Most home improvement and hardware stores carry them. I found one at Wal-mart for under $20 A six-hour charge in the sun will yield ten hours of light.
Next on my list is an electric mower. These are available from Target to Sears. They are 75% quieter than gas powered mowers and they don’t require you to fill them with ever-costlier gasoline. According to the EPA, America’s gas powered lawn movers account for as much as 5% of the entire country’s total air pollution problem.
And if you feel compelled to stand by the hard to understand tradition of giving dad a tie, include a bamboo tie rack to organize his ties. Bamboo is a sustainable resource and makes for a cool look in the closet. You can pick one up at stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond for $20.
Have a happy Father’s day and make it an occasion to do your part!
