Archive for January, 2008

Not enough water in the West

Thursday, January 31st, 2008 Posted in Environmental Issues | No Comments »

If this article about how the West is drying up doesn't get you thinking about Climate Change nothing will. What are you doing to curb climate change? Will there soon not ... Read more..

Inspiration

Thursday, January 31st, 2008 Posted in Food, Soap Box | 1 Comment »

Today is such a cold and dreary day, I really need some inspiration and extra added energy. I didn't even want to get out of bed this morning and go ... Read more..

Another reason not to use plastic

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 Posted in Plastic-Free | No Comments »

We all know that using plastic is detrimental to the environment and animals, but have you ever stopped to think about what it is doing to our bodies? An article ... Read more..

Hiding in the closet

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 Posted in Environmental Issues, Politics, Religion | 4 Comments »

With the release of my two websites GreenerMemphis and Low Impact Home, I have been giddy with excitement but cautious.  You see the "red" side of my family doesn't know ... Read more..

Green Valentine’s Day

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 Posted in Environmental Issues, Food, Plastic-Free, Sustainability | No Comments »

For those of you looking to stay green on Valentine's Day, here are a couple of ideas for you: The Arbor Day Foundation will plant 10 trees in your loves honor ... Read more..

Plastic accumulation week 3

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Plastic-Free | 2 Comments »

This is the plastic that I accumulated this week.  Again most I already had, like the dressing and sour cream containers, but some like the ground turkey tray I did ... Read more..

Week 3 shopping trip

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Food, Grocery Trips | No Comments »

Last week I brought home 6 items that contained plastic, this week I bought none!  Well I take that back, the paper carton that contains the most precious coffee creamer ... Read more..

More plastic found

Sunday, January 27th, 2008 Posted in Food, Plastic-Free | No Comments »

I normally don't have breakfast, I usually make my morning coffee and grab a bananna that I can eat at my desk, so I can sleep in just a few ... Read more..

Hypocritical

Saturday, January 26th, 2008 Posted in Environmental Issues, Local Government, Recyclable, Soap Box | No Comments »

You know I discovered that I have been hypocriticle.  I started out to be plastic free and all I really am is plastic less.  Still a good thing but not ... Read more..

Plastic mandatory?

Saturday, January 26th, 2008 Posted in Plastic-Free | 1 Comment »

Just got back from Target and I had to share my experience.  I needed some more cotton towels for my kitchen and Target is the cheepest place to find them ... Read more..