TIP for Monday August 17th, 2009

It’s HOTT! These types of temperatures make it quite a challenge keeping food and drinks cool enough so they don't spoil quickly. If you’re away from a fridge an eco friendly way of keeping your food and drink cool, other than using a cooler with ice, is a ZEER pot. A pot-in-pot fridge consists of two unglazed terracotta pots, one larger than the other. A layer of sand is placed in the bottom of the large pot and the smaller pot placed inside. Sand is poured in the gap between the two pots. You pour water on the sand and then place the pot in a shaded area with good ventilation. The water then evaporates and cools the pot! Check out http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/296/1/Cooling-food-without-electricity.html to read more and find out how to make one.

TIP for Wednesday August 12th, 2009

North Americans chew over 300 billion sticks of gum a year. That’s a lot of gum wrappers! Tossing a gum wrapper course isn't going to end the world, but even the smallest things have an impact. Avoid buying gum that is packaged excessively in plastic, in a box and then wrapped in foil. Opt for gum in bulk. Prevent waste and wasted resources.

TIP for Monday August 10th, 2009

I know you love the toys but small engines are incredibly inefficient and dirty. Running a leaf blow for one hour is equivalent to driving your car 350 miles!!! So here are some simple GREEN solutions; Don’t blow leaves, rake them. It’s a fantastic workout! Use an electric mower or a push, they cut a better lawn, and have 0 emissions. If you can’t convert, just mow less. Your lawn does not need to look like a putting turf all the time. Let it grow. You’ll save water because it will require less watering.

TIP for Friday August 7th, 2009

DJ Starting from Scratch and DJ Carlos 2nd annual DJ Golf Classic is on Sunday at Remington Parkview Golf Club in Markham…so I thought it would be good idea to play some GREEN golf! Walk the course, instead of renting a cart. You'll burn a few calories, save a few bucks, and pollute less. The carts may be electric but the energy has to come from somewhere. Use recycled or recyclable golf balls like Wilson Eco-Cores. They comply with all U.S. and Canadian Golf Association regulations and they are made from recycled car tires. Also use biodegradable tees that break down in about 60 days when exposed to the elements. Now you’ve got a GREEN swing!