Tips to Live Green

Start with the basics by replacing plastic bags and water bottles

Looking for simple, easy, and affordable tips to live green?  Mrs. Green will help you do just that.  You will be shocked and hopefully pleasantly surprised about how much a little vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and sea salt can do to help get toxins out of your home and money into your wallet.  You will find simple, easy ways to save our most precious resource, water; how to green your holidays; and tips on making gift giving green.

Radio Shows

Ask Umbra from Grist.org

09.03.11

Honestly? No words. Umbra is one of my heroes. Aside from being outrageous, she is extremely well-informed and passionate about preservation of the planet.

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Mrs. Green's News


01.04.12
Oh The Green Places We’ll Go in 2012

As I was driving back from our wonderful holiday trip this past Monday, I was thinking quite a bit about the newsletter. I said to myself “this first one for 2012 really has to be a big WOW!” And then I thought some more. This newsletter has to be just like all the rest of them – written authentically from my very green heart. I have never written for a wow. I just write, and the thoughts just keep on coming.

01.03.12
RISE to the Occasion

The New Year always brings about an enthusiasm for doing the right thing – whether it be exercising more regularly, eating right, reading more or acquiring more sustainable habits! (At least I hope that made the cut!) Given that lots of people I know received some kind of electronic device for Christmas this year, I’d [...]

10.11.11
The Green Talk Radio Tribe & Talking Trash

There are times when a Facebook post just doesn’t cut it.  Hope people opt in to read this because it is emails like these that are the wind beneath my wings, my inspiration, green fuel for my fire, what sustains me and yada yada.  Sarah is what I call a “super greenie.”  When I get a high-five [...]

02.02.11
Green Bay = Green Super Bowl? (Or “It’s YOUR Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To”)

Okay, so I admit it’s a stretch but you can’t blame me for trying. The real question is: How green will your Super Bowl party be? I know what the big dogs are doing (read below) but I could shed a few tears when I think about the collective waste from the millions of smaller parties planned for Super Bowl XLV.

Blog


01.04.12
New Unisource HQ & Redevelopment
01.03.12
RISE to the Occasion
12.18.11
Pesky Plastic Bottle Post
10.12.11
How Green is Your Bookstore?
10.11.11
The Green Talk Radio Tribe & Talking Trash
09.07.11
Is Your Green Light Bulb On?
08.16.11
Green Sun RISE-ING?

Links and Resources

The Daily Green– the consumer’s guide to the green revolution

Planet Green–the website of the television network

Did You Know?


Mrs. Green’s Top Ten

1. If you only do just ONE thing — say goodbye to plastic bags. Reusable is the way to go!
2. If you can make TWO changes – switch from plastic water bottles to reusable aluminum. You’ll save money & Mrs. Green will love you.
3. Save on your energy bill — unplug phone chargers, toasters, coffee makers & other electronic appliances when not in use.
4. Always shut your computer down — you’ll save energy, not to mention your home & workplace will be cooler.
5. Green gift-giving  fun — make a meal for a friend or loved one instead of buying things that come in wrapped boxes…the gift of time is so much better.
6. If you are taking baby steps to organic — start with organic milk & move towards fruits, vegetables &  meat.
7. Remove ALL antibacterial soap from your home — plain old  bar soap works great and doesn’t kill good bacteria that protects us.
8. Stop junk mail & save trees — www.catalogchoice.org. It’s free!
9. Buy organic wine — and really make green living fun!
10. See peroxide uses! No matter, rid your home of toxins.