February 7, 2009
Clean Streams Healthy Plants Workshop
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and North Carolina Cooperative Extension for a workshop on maintaining healthy plants in the Charlotte area.
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January 19, 2009
Family Discovery Day
See exhibit on how other cultures recycle items that Americans normally throw away.
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January 15, 2009
Clean Streams Green Lawns Workshop
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and North Carolina Cooperative Extension for a workshop on lawn care in the Charlotte area.
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January 12, 2009
Water Conservation Discussion
Member of Rock Hill Clean and Green will discuss water conservation with the volunteer Guild of the Museum of York County. Guests welcome.
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Bonnie's Leftover Containers
Submitted by: Tracy G. |   No Ratings Yet

Bonnie, I love your idea about reusing the plastic yogurt containers. On Monday I made some chicken salad out of leftover chicken and the grated pa...
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No More Plastic Wrap!
Submitted by: Tracy G. |   No Ratings Yet
This next green tip was actually a gift from my mother. When I first moved

into my own place my mom gave me a hodge podge of kitchen supplies and a...
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Soap: Bar or Liquid
Submitted by: Carl S. |   No Ratings Yet
I use liquid soap in the bathrooms. One dispenser is a regular pump but the other is one by The Pampered Chef, Ltd. Pumps a foam instead of just the l...
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Get out!
Submitted by: Danielle F |   No Ratings Yet
A few environmentally friendly things I try to do are walking when I can. To school, work, or even the park, saves me money and the environment pollut...
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Reusing glass jars
Submitted by: Bonnie K. |   No Ratings Yet
We've found that those little baby food jars make great candle holders. We use them on our back patio for citronella candles in the summer and scented...
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Road trip tips
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
I can't help you keep the kids from arguing but I have found a few websites that could help you save money and save gas on your next road trip. Thi...
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Great leftover containers
Submitted by: Bonnie K. |   No Ratings Yet
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. |   No Ratings Yet
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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Cheap, easy way to clean pots & pans
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
Anyone who has eaten my cooking knows I tend to over cook things sometimes. I figure better over cooked than raw, right? But, my cooking style can mak...
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Saving money on our grocery bill
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
To reduce waste and save money on our grocery bill, I am freezing more individual portions of everything from fruits and vegetables to tomato sauce. I...
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Don't Forget to Compost!
Submitted by: Julie N.
Hi Terri! I enjoyed your advice about reusing coffee grounds in the garden. We've been doing that for years, but we compost them first. It's nice t...
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Cleaning with Vinegar
Submitted by: Julie M.
I loved your piece on cleaning with vinegar. This certainly isn't new as I remember my grandfather cleaning his car windows with vinegar, water and ne...
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Help! I've run out of plastic bags!
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
Since becoming a member of the terribennett.com team, I've made several changes to live my life in a more environmentally friendly way. One big change...
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Pushing for change at coffee giant
Submitted by: Joel K.
UPDATE: Starbucks to change company policy http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/10/14/pr-agency-warned-starbucks-abo ut-wasteful-water-policy/...
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Recycled Dog Toys
Submitted by: Terri B. |   No Ratings Yet
Dogs love balls and many love to play tug-of-war. I've got a quick and easy tip for making a recycled dog toy that will give your dog something to ch...
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Bagging the Baggy!
Submitted by: Terri B.
This year I made a commitment to my kids lunches. Not just to put healthier food in them but also to create less waste. This was easier than I though...
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Fruit Flies be gone!
Submitted by: Tommy G
Here is a easy and safe way to get rid of fruit flies. Take a small/medium sized plastic bowl, add a tablespoon of dish soap, then fill it up 1/4 w...
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Don't Dump That Water
Submitted by: Terri B.
We use only reusable water bottles in my home but we don't always drink all of the water in the bottle. So I keep a pitcher next to the kitchen sink ...
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Only heat the water you need
Submitted by: Cissy R.
I turn my water heater on every day for only two hours. The circuit breaker that controls my water heater happens to be very conveniently located in ...
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Seeing the light on saving money
Submitted by: Bill T.
Hi Terri, Really enjoy your website and newsletter. I check it very often. We have gone green in our household lighting, and using the CFL bul...
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Clothesline - in the back
Submitted by: Deanna B.
I feel good about reducing my carbon footprint with a simple, recycled idea of the past. Here is a suggestion for saving a great deal of electricit...
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Office Notes
Submitted by: Tracy G.
I'm a Post-It nut but I don't like wasting paper or all the plastic packaging that comes with buying in bulk so I make my own version by using old pap...
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My favorite book
Submitted by: Shannon S.
It’s called Organic Housekeeping: In Which the Non-Toxic Avenger Shows You How to Improve Your Health and That of Your Family, While You Save Time, Mo...
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T-shirt Towels
Submitted by: Tracy G.
Instead of going out to buy new kitchen towels I cut up my family's old t-shirts that are too worn and tattered to give to Goodwill. They're still use...
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Reusing baby food jars
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
I make most of my daughter's baby food, but I still buy organic jarred foods for traveling. I take home the empty jars to either recycle or reuse them...
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Hydrogen peroxide removes stains
Submitted by: Shannon S.
When I had my second daughter, our midwife used Hydrogen Peroxide to get blood off the carpet and we have used it for all kinds of stain removal since...
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Unplug it
Submitted by: Joy R.
Is it very important that your microwave clock have the correct time? If the outlet isn't very hard to reach consider not having it on 24/7. The micro...
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Natural mold remover
Submitted by: Shannon S.
We had mold that we couldn't get rid of in the shower and didn't want to use bleach...so we used a combination of baking soda, borax and water to make...
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Giving glass jars new life
Submitted by: Joy R.
I save our glass jars and use them for the things that would go in plastic. The popcorn kernels are in the olive oil bottles, as well as the lentils a...
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Vinegar changed my life!
Submitted by: Bonnie K.
While doing research for a Do Your Part story on how to clean with vinegar, I discovered how many different chemicals I was using in my home. I was ...
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