The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a program called “Pick 5 for the Environment” on their website. All you have to do is go to the Pick 5 site, check 5 actions that you are willing to do for the environment, type in your zip code and you are done. When you are done, you can even print out your pledge as a reminder. Here is my pledge: Read more…
There’s a new project in California where an onion grower will convert 100% of their 300,000 pounds of daily waste into electricity. The fermented onion juice waste is used to power two 300KW fuel cells. Read more…
While I was at my salon last week I realized that they allow you to bring in your old shampoo and conditioner bottles and they will refill them for a cheaper price than buying new shampoo. Not only can you save money but you can do your part by cutting down on the amount of waste ending up in landfills. I found another salon in our area, Streaks, that also advertises this service as well. I know where I will be getting my shampoo from now on!
