- December 9, 2008
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Natural World Book Club December Meeting
Spend the evening with the Natural World Book Club talking about this month's book, Hoot by Carl Hiaasen.
More Info - December 6, 2008
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Go Green, Give Green
Learn how to recycle everyday materials to make gifts that go a long way to help wildlife and the environment!
More Info - December 6, 2008
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Wreath Making Workshop at Mills Garden Herb Farm
Join Jane and Madge for an afternoon of crafting as you make a decorative wreath for the season! Soup and cider will be served too!
More Info - November 27, 2008
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Walk for Clean Air - Carolinas' Thanksgiving Parade
Join the Carolinas Clean Air Coalition in the Carolinas' Thanksgiving Day Parade and support their campaign to reduce air pollution.
More Info - November 22, 2008
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Tree Planting at Mountain Island Lake
Do Your Part by lending a helping hand with other volunteers to plant trees that will protect Mountain Island Lake.
More Info - November 21, 2008
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Carolina Living Green Expo
A weekend of fun for you and your family to learn about how to live more sustainable lives.
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Welcome to the Green Room. This is your space so get comfortable. Many of us are looking for ways to reduce our eco-footprint and be better citizens of the world. The Green Room is a place where you can share your tips and learn from other people's stories.
Our staff will be sharing their experiences in the Green Room as well. You'll often see postings from Executive Producer, Bonnie Kunkel, and Content Manager, Tracy Giordano. We hope you too will be a regular in the Green Room!
Great leftover containers
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
When the holidays come around, I can never seem to find enough plastic containers. Now, I save all of the plastic containers that we can't recycle. We...
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Keep your fridge full
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
Here's an interesting fact I recently found online: did you know that your refrigerator keeps its cool better when it's full (but not overstuffed)? If...
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Green Tip for Parents
Submitted by: Megan M
I have discovered a new use for those old diaper wipe containers! Most parents get refills for their main plastic wipe containers but probably have t...
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One (Green) Step At A Time
Submitted by: Tracy G.
Living green can be daunting if you try to take it all in one swallow but going green doesn't have to be one huge overhaul.
It's mu...
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Farmers markets still open!
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
As I prepare to cook my first Thanksgiving meal, I was thrilled to find out that many Charlotte area farmers markets are still open! I try to buy orga...
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Reply to Bonnie's Help! I've Run Out Of Plastic Bags
Submitted by: Joan C.
When I was growing up in the 1950s, my mother would always wrap the wet trash in newspaper and secure it with twine before placing it in the trash can...
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A green black Friday
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, and it's traditionally one of the busiest shopping days of the year. It got that name because retailers ma...
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Free software saves energy
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
I recently came across an article online that talks about Verdiem's Edison. The free software is made for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista PC users and ...
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Stopping static cling.. and a call for help
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
I stopped using commercial fabric softener after researching our story on the various uses for distilled white vinegar. Now I use 1/2 cup of vinegar i...
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