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Put an upside-down frisbee on your grass when you water it. When the frisbee’s full you know you’ve given you grass enough water and you can turn off the tap!

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I just came across a fantastic article that I just had to share with you:
Global Warming Myths and Facts
If anyone ever has any doubt that they should act to reduce global climate change, this article should answer all their questions. Read it and pass it on to everyone you think could benefit from it - […]

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Over the last week or so, 6 of the 9 light bulbs in my kitchen ceiling have conveniently burnt out (as well as my pantry light!). It’s gotten quite dark in there, which has gotten me thinking about the best lights to replace those energy draining incandescent lights the builders put in when they built […]

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I came across this video, a National Geographic podcast actually (from The Green Guide), which describes many of the tips I wrote about in my post on reducing household water use. (You can read it here.)
It’s great to get these tips in video form, because you can actually see how to do each thing. This […]

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I went to the local science center with my kids, sister and parents this weekend. It’s always lots of fun – but this time I was also reminded of something I think we often overlook:
The vital importance of the oceans on our lives and the wellbeing of the entire planet.
There was a great movie […]

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Speedy Eco Tip #2
During warmer weather, sleep with the window open at night to get the cooler nighttime air coming directly to you, rather than your air conditioner having to produce it.

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I hope you are enjoying and making the most of Earth Day 2008!
Now get off your computer and go join some local events (a quick Google should help you find activities in your area)! Or even just go for a walk outside and enjoy this wonderful and amazing Earth we are all a part […]

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I was watching my favourite show the other night – Living With Ed, and heard about a wonderful new concept. You can now lease solar panels! What an ingenious idea!
Now, rather than paying $30,000+ to install solar panels on your roof and waiting a decade just to get your money back in the energy savings, […]

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I overheard someone talking about weekend warriors – you know, those people who commit their weekends to their favourite pastimes (mountain biking, paintball etc) – and it got me thinking…
Why can’t we have weekend eco-warriors? People who dedicate time on the weekends to environmentally conscious pursuits. The more I think about it, the more I […]

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I look forward to every Saturday, and not just because… it’s well, Saturday. That afternoon ‘Living With Ed’ airs. It’s an absolutely fantastic green TV show on HGTV. If you’ve never seen it, I strongly encourage you to check it out.
It follows the eco-exploits of actor Ed Begley Jr., his wife Rachelle, and all sorts […]

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