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Tips from The Great Depression Submitted by GreenHomeLady on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 9:57am.
My mother-in-law didn’t realize that she was a missionary for reuse. » read more »
The Alchemy of Transforming our Waste Submitted by JMorgyn on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 1:09pm.
This month, Scientific American published an article documenting a pilot project in Florida that is demonstrating a method of redirecting landfill waste. The article, "Plasma Turns Garbage into Gas", explains that decomposing waste produces methane, which typically off-gases and creates a toxicity and environmental hazard. » read more »
Girl Put Your Record On Submitted by Two Girls ... on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 10:47pm.
Disclaimer: No good music or classic records were harmed during the blogging of this post. » read more 
E-Waste Submitted by Vincent on Mon, 09/15/2008 - 9:16am.
E-WASTE » read more On Wednesday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee starts examine US exports of e-waste. TVs, cell phones and computers contain various severe contaminants that are generally disposed of or properly recycled in the United States (see: http://www.wastemanagementsd.com/env/ewaste.asp).»
Dealing Weeds Submitted by GreenHomeLady on Fri, 08/15/2008 - 12:23pm.
Yesterday I wrote about my yard adventures while here in Lincoln, NE. But now yesterday’s success is today’s conundrum. What to do with the weeds - - er, I mean plants removed from the wrong place. I have taken for granted the recycle service I’m used to at home. If one doesn’t choose to compost, every Friday in my hometown we have the opportunity to put out yard waste by the curb for pick up and community composting. We put it out when we also roll the container of other recyclables to the curb. That’s not the case here.
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I’ve Got Soul, but I’m Not a Soldier. Submitted by Two Girls ... on Fri, 08/15/2008 - 11:16am.
Check out my boyfriend's new camera strap. » read more »
Ma'am, Would You Like Paper or Plastic? Submitted by Two Girls ... on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 11:07pm.
Uhhh neither....I brought my own.....BAM!
To Grind or Not to Grind Submitted by GreenHomeLady on Tue, 07/15/2008 - 9:56am.
I mentioned last time that I spent years peddling green building ideas within a large homebuilding company. I brought suggestions to the planning process, and there I learned some unexpected truths about homeowners that I'd never suspected. Early on I suggested a green feature that would actually reduce the base cost to build a home.The response to my suggestion was stunningly negative.The room filled with chuckles and head wagging along with stiffening body language from construction managers. » read more 
Building Materials Exchange Submitted by rgregory on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 4:05am.
As the nightly news turns from number of houses destroyed by storms to the tons of debris left behind, I thought it might be appropriate to post a blog on building materials reuse. Here is a case study by Amanda Suutari from the EcoTipping Points website.
Too Far for Peanuts Submitted by GreenHomeLady on Mon, 04/07/2008 - 10:42am.
I struggle at being a sensible citizen of the planet. There is a lot to remember - -like taking a reusable shopping bag into the supermarket. Sometimes I don’t think of it until I’m checking out.
Currently my dilemma is how to get rid of my stash of polystyrene packaging peanuts like a good citizen. I’ve been hoarding them until further notice knowing they will outlast me by centuries if they go into the landfill. I’m striving to be responsible, but right now bags of peanuts are crowding my car out of the garage. Today voila! I discovered a source of help. » read more »
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