Monday, April 20, 2009

FUN FACT
EVERY APRIL 22 AT 8:30 PM THE WHOLE EARTH TURNS OUT THEIR LIGHTS FOR 1 HOUR.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Everyday Pollution Solutions
Your Guide to
Going Green
1.
Use cast iron pans instead of nonstick.
2.
To avoid chemicals leaching into food, go easy on processed, canned or fast foods and never ever microwave plastic.
3.
Buy organic, or eat vegetables and fruit from the "Cleanest 12" list.
4.
Seal outdoor wooden structures.
5.
Leave your shoes at the door. This cuts down on dust-bound pollutants in the home.
6.
Avoid perfume, cologne and products with added fragrance.
7.
Buy products with natural fibers, like cotton and wool, that are naturally fire resistant.
8.
Eat low-mercury fish like tilapia & pollock, rather than high-mercury choices like tuna & swordfish.
9.
Filter your water for drinking and cooking.