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
Sponges
Cleaning up the kitchen is one of my least favorite jobs. But I know I am doing my part every time by making three simple choices. First lets talk about paper towels. It's hard to give up the convenience but you can make a difference by using recycled paper products. Now you are doubling the use of the paper and that's definitely doing your part.Another way to do your part is to keep a drawer of small towels. I use inexpensive washcloths in my kitchen. It takes less energy to make and wash these each week than it does to put towels made of virgin paper on the store shelves.
I still like a sponge to clean the dishes. We found these pop-up sponges made out of cellulose. Cellulose is found in wood, paper and cotton. Sponges made of 100% cellulose are natural unlike their counterparts that are made of rubber or plastic. Cellulose sponges are biodegradable. You can actually throw them in the compost pile when its time for a new one. Plus, they're fun! The sponges come compressed with very little packaging. Soak them in some water and watch them puff up. Your kids will love them and they may even help clean without an argument.
Cleaning with natural, sponges and using cloth towels are simple ways to Do Your Part in the kitchen everyday. And it's not expensive. It's another easy eco-fixes for under $10 that will help you tread more lightly on the planet and the green in your wallet.
