Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Mrs. Green in winning crown from "Crowning Mrs. Green" contest - made from recycled materials

People often forget that the first “R” is reduce!  It’s not about recycling that plastic bottle or bag, it’s about reducing your use of them.  Mrs. Green’s Three Rs page provides helpful, fun reminders on how to do all three — with the emphasis on REDUCE!

Radio Shows

Zero Waste Lifestyle: Is it Possible?

02.25.13

Due to a family emergency, my guest for this show was unavailable to interview. My 12 year old grand daughter, Madison Davisinger who graciously filled in and is being raised in a minimal waste…

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Mrs. Green's News


04.17.13
Cyclovia 2 – Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Go

Live in Tucson?  Like to bike? Walk?  Meet Your Neighbors? Mark your calendars, save the date, plan to have some old-fashioned fun at Cyclovia 2. When? April 28, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: See link below Little bit of background on Cyclovia 1: Cyclovia 1 was a fabulous day on the south side of [...]

02.25.13
Compressed Natural Gas: An Energy Solution?

Seems to me that “CNG” as an alternative fuel makes the national news quite a bit. But does the man/woman on the street really know what CNG (compressed natural gas) even stands for and why they should care?  I wanted to know so I did the best thing – I asked a local expert, Colleen Crowninshield, [...]

02.01.13
Green Litmus Test: Your Office

Books abound on greening your office.  But why should you?  Here are a few green thoughts to ponder. 1. Efficient lights save energy and money on lighting AND reduce the need for air conditioning.  What business owner wouldn’t want to do that? 2. Turning off computers at night and during weekends and holidays can save 500 kWh [...]

09.05.12
Are You Up for a Rideshare Challenge?

I genuinely enjoy spreading the good green word about programs that are just that – good and green. And if they offer something exciting to engage us, all the better. Read on, feel free to share & you or someone you know might just win a Kindle… Given that gas prices are rising again, doesn’t [...]

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04.17.13
Cyclovia 2 – Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Go
04.01.13
Hitting the Starbucks Chord: A Bloggers Dream
03.19.13
What’s All the Hubbub?
02.25.13
Compressed Natural Gas: An Energy Solution?
02.01.13
Green Litmus Test: Your Office
01.25.13
Have Trash Will Travel
01.23.13
Is There a Method To Your Cleaning Madness?

Links and Resources

Freecycle–a worldwide recycling phenomenon that started in Tucson.

Keep that phone from the landfill with Recycle My Phone.

What to do with all those old electronics?  Digitaltips has answers.

Did You Know?


Three Things About Bookmans

1. Bob Oldfather purchased “the business” from his Dad over 30 years ago for $1.00 and baby, look at him now!
2. Bookmans now has 6 locations throughout the state of Arizona. Books you say? Tons! And CDs, DVDs, magazines, books on tape and lots of other interesting “stuff.” Mrs. Green highly recommends spending time there – whether you are a native or planning to come to Tucson. It’s even great for people watching.Harrison
3. Harrison Kressler and the creative team at Bookmans are ROCK STARS! They just won a NATIONAL Silver Addy Award from the American Advertising Federation for the Bookmans Does Book Dominos video. They were competing against the big dogs like Coca-Cola and McDonalds but good taste and creativity prevailed. They are audacious! Check it out!

 
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