Happy Holidays dear readers!
With the on-coming holidays and seasonal weather, its a good time to investigate some green options that we may not normally get to think about:
- Shrink-wrap your windows for added insulation! You can purchase indoor window insulator kits at most hardware stores for less than $20. These kits come with double-sided tape that allows you to apply a plastic film over your windows. Apply your hair dryer and the plastic shrinks to fit. Low cosmetic impact for a dramatic improvement in insulation. Not sure what I mean? Try google.
- Try manual garden tools! Eliminate a snow blower by using a wheeled snow shovel. See the Sno Wovel for one example
- Solar powered christmas lights! Now I’ll admit, I haven’t had the chance to use my Kill-a-watt on christmas lights before, so I have no idea what the actual energy savings are. However, if you are looking to free yourself from the restrictions of an electrical cord in the great outdoors, this is one way to do it!
- Give a green gift! If you aren’t sure what to get for the person who has everything, how about an environmental donation instead? Sierra Club has a selection of Gift Sponserships starting at $20. At the $25 level, all come with a cute stuffed animal, but there is also a virtual gift option for those of you who don’t need the extra fluff.
Note* For all you shoppers looking to buy environmentally friendly fabrics, please beware of products claiming to be made from bamboo. This past October, the FTC finalized a settlement with clothing manufacturer Bamboosa who had falsly claimed their products were made from bamboo. Other companies with similar violations are Sami Designs/Jonano, CSE/Mad Mod, and Pure Bamboo. Read the FTC press release here.
Just a reminder, being conscious of your actions is a great start to living a greener lifestyle.
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