Comments for Green Habit Campaign http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit School Sisters of Notre Dame Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:29:46 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 Comment on Reducing Waste by Donna B http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39&cpage=1#comment-420 Donna B Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:29:46 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39#comment-420 We reuse good quality zip-top baggies and 'downgrade' them as they get old. A new baggie can be used to store dry goods like crackers, then washed and used for something else. An old baggie can be used for something where it will need to be thrown away. I defrost raw meat in a used baggie in the fridge, then use that baggie to seal up and throw away any food scraps so I don't get the kitchen garbage can bag dirty or smelly. We reuse good quality zip-top baggies and ‘downgrade’ them as they get old. A new baggie can be used to store dry goods like crackers, then washed and used for something else. An old baggie can be used for something where it will need to be thrown away. I defrost raw meat in a used baggie in the fridge, then use that baggie to seal up and throw away any food scraps so I don’t get the kitchen garbage can bag dirty or smelly.

]]> Comment on Reducing Waste by Mike Morone http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39&cpage=1#comment-408 Mike Morone Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:16:04 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39#comment-408 Do you have an interest in publishing a story about a new nation-wide event I’m trying to establish called Give Your Stuff Away Day? "Give Your Stuff Away Day" - the World's Largest Giveaway, May 15th http://giveyourstuffaway.com/ A bright red toaster appeared in my house recently, a new purchase. I have no problem with the red toaster – it’s the old one that irks me. It’s stored on a shelf, taking up space – going to waste. We also own lots of other stuff we never use. No big deal, but multiply this stuff by America and we’re talking millions of items, worth billions, just wasting away. Wouldn’t it be cool if we could magically shift ownership of this stuff, in one weekend, all over America, with zero effort, at no cost? Cool happens all over America (and beyond) on May 15, 2010. It’s called Give Your Stuff Away Day and it will work (almost) like magic, as long as you help promote the idea and follow procedures about acceptable / prohibited items. Here are the details – on May 15, we bring to our curbs, items of value we no longer want. No trash, no recyclables, no illegal or dangerous items, no food, drugs, chemicals, or weapons of any kind. Just safe, solid, valuable items we would like to donate to others. At the same time, millions of people will be driving, riding, or walking around picking up free items. Instantly, the world’s largest giveaway – very cool. You’ll feel good because you uncluttered a bit and helped a neighbor. Others will be happy obtaining some free items. Landfills will shrink a bit and the economy will spark up a tiny bit. It’s not really magic – there will be a bit of a mess in some neighborhoods for awhile. And in the short run, refuse hauling expenses will increase (but will shrink in the long run). We’ll also experience some additional traffic. Think of Christmas – a wonderful time of year, but messy. Speaking of special days, Give Your Stuff Away Day is similar to Halloween. Lots of people participating in small ways to help lots of others. Many logistics to manage in a small amount of time, but because we’re all aware of it, and because we recognize its value, it goes off without a hitch. Give Your Stuff Away Day is not a government program. Let’s keep it citizen-based, and let the government solve bigger problems. But let’s also be responsible by: • informing our local municipalities of our intent to participate • asking local governments for a waiver to ordinances that might prohibit this activity • placing at our curbs only items that others could use • retrieving items not picked up within a couple of days Want to help? • Forward this email to family and friends • Write a small article or letter to the editor • Contact your local government and let them know you want to participate • Help sponsor Give Your Stuff Away Day Have fun on May 15th, and stop by if you need a toaster. Mike Morone PO Box 21 North Chili, NY 14514 585 749-5107 Give Your Stuff Away Day Saturday, May 15, 2010 http://giveyourstuffaway.com/ Do you have an interest in publishing a story about a new nation-wide event I’m trying to establish called Give Your Stuff Away Day?

“Give Your Stuff Away Day” – the World’s Largest Giveaway, May 15th
http://giveyourstuffaway.com/
A bright red toaster appeared in my house recently, a new purchase. I have no problem with the red toaster – it’s the old one that irks me. It’s stored on a shelf, taking up space – going to waste.

We also own lots of other stuff we never use. No big deal, but multiply this stuff by America and we’re talking millions of items, worth billions, just wasting away.

Wouldn’t it be cool if we could magically shift ownership of this stuff, in one weekend, all over America, with zero effort, at no cost?

Cool happens all over America (and beyond) on May 15, 2010. It’s called Give Your Stuff Away Day and it will work (almost) like magic, as long as you help promote the idea and follow procedures about acceptable / prohibited items.

Here are the details – on May 15, we bring to our curbs, items of value we no longer want. No trash, no recyclables, no illegal or dangerous items, no food, drugs, chemicals, or weapons of any kind. Just safe, solid, valuable items we would like to donate to others. At the same time, millions of people will be driving, riding, or walking around picking up free items. Instantly, the world’s largest giveaway – very cool.

You’ll feel good because you uncluttered a bit and helped a neighbor. Others will be happy obtaining some free items. Landfills will shrink a bit and the economy will spark up a tiny bit.

It’s not really magic – there will be a bit of a mess in some neighborhoods for awhile. And in the short run, refuse hauling expenses will increase (but will shrink in the long run). We’ll also experience some additional traffic. Think of Christmas – a wonderful time of year, but messy.

Speaking of special days, Give Your Stuff Away Day is similar to Halloween. Lots of people participating in small ways to help lots of others. Many logistics to manage in a small amount of time, but because we’re all aware of it, and because we recognize its value, it goes off without a hitch.

Give Your Stuff Away Day is not a government program. Let’s keep it citizen-based, and let the government solve bigger problems.

But let’s also be responsible by:
• informing our local municipalities of our intent to participate
• asking local governments for a waiver to ordinances that might prohibit this activity
• placing at our curbs only items that others could use
• retrieving items not picked up within a couple of days

Want to help?
• Forward this email to family and friends
• Write a small article or letter to the editor
• Contact your local government and let them know you want to participate
• Help sponsor Give Your Stuff Away Day

Have fun on May 15th, and stop by if you need a toaster.

Mike Morone
PO Box 21
North Chili, NY 14514
585 749-5107

Give Your Stuff Away Day
Saturday, May 15, 2010
http://giveyourstuffaway.com/

]]> Comment on Conserving Energy by Tim http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-407 Tim Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:05:30 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27#comment-407 Try a Lenten Carbon Fast. How would this work? It is probably easier and more fun than you think! A creative and fun Carbon Fast Calendar for Lent was put together by the Environmental Outreach Committee of the Archdiocese of Washington. You can find it at http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf Try a Lenten Carbon Fast.

How would this work? It is probably easier and more fun than you think!

A creative and fun Carbon Fast Calendar for Lent was put together by the Environmental Outreach Committee of the Archdiocese of Washington. You can find it at http://www.lcwr.org/lcwrsocialjustice/eoclentcalendar2010.pdf

]]> Comment on Reducing Waste by Cor Maria Tevend, SM http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39&cpage=1#comment-401 Cor Maria Tevend, SM Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:42:03 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39#comment-401 I will maintain "green" by the constant wearing of my religious habit, thereby be a constant reminder to everyone I encounter to rememebr the God of creation and His mandate to care for creation. Furthernore, this will ultimately create less garbage since it will obviate my need for multiple changes of dress and other accoutrements. I wonder if other Sisters would consider doing the same thing? I will maintain “green” by the constant wearing of my religious habit, thereby be a constant reminder to everyone I encounter to rememebr the God of creation and His mandate to care for creation. Furthernore, this will ultimately create less garbage since it will obviate my need for multiple changes of dress and other accoutrements. I wonder if other Sisters would consider doing the same thing?

]]> Comment on Conserving Energy by Recycle Phones http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-393 Recycle Phones Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:04:06 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27#comment-393 Another way is to donate old cell phones, iPods and digital cameras to be recycled and benefit a charity. Try Recycling for Charities - you can make the donation online, choose from over 800 charities and it is tax deductible. Another way is to donate old cell phones, iPods and digital cameras to be recycled and benefit a charity. Try Recycling for Charities – you can make the donation online, choose from over 800 charities and it is tax deductible.

]]> Comment on Reducing Waste by Brenda TeVogt, SSND http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39&cpage=1#comment-387 Brenda TeVogt, SSND Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:52:14 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39#comment-387 Instead of using bags to bring my lunch from home, I purchased a Tiffen box by to-go-ware and a bamboo spork. The Tiffen box is stainless steel, so doesn't absorb food smells or stains. It can be put in the oven or on top of the stove. It has two layers for different foods and the top can be used as a plate. Instead of using bags to bring my lunch from home, I purchased a Tiffen box by to-go-ware and a bamboo spork. The Tiffen box is stainless steel, so doesn’t absorb food smells or stains. It can be put in the oven or on top of the stove. It has two layers for different foods and the top can be used as a plate.

]]> Comment on Conserving Energy by Jennifer Treptow http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-188 Jennifer Treptow Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:18:51 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27#comment-188 Some things that I try to do include: Unplugging my cell phone charger, laptop power cord, fans, toaster & microwave when not using them. This saves energy because even though they may be turned off, while plugged in they still use electricity. Recycling all cardboard including soda can boxes, cereal boxes & other cardboard containers food comes in. Turning off my car when @ the ATM or railroad tracks. Purchase used books or movies. Some things that I try to do include:

Unplugging my cell phone charger, laptop power cord, fans, toaster & microwave when not using them. This saves energy because even though they may be turned off, while plugged in they still use electricity. Recycling all cardboard including soda can boxes, cereal boxes & other cardboard containers food comes in. Turning off my car when @ the ATM or railroad tracks. Purchase used books or movies.

]]> Comment on Conserving Energy by Theresa Nagle, SSND http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-151 Theresa Nagle, SSND Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:25:57 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=27#comment-151 I always use cloth bags for grocery and other shopping. I compost and recycle everything possible. I air dry my wash most of the time. I use energy saving light bulbs, showerhead and taps. I turn my computer monitor or computer off when not using it. I always use cloth bags for grocery and other shopping.
I compost and recycle everything possible.
I air dry my wash most of the time.
I use energy saving light bulbs, showerhead and taps.
I turn my computer monitor or computer off when not using it.

]]> Comment on Reducing Waste by Tracy Loken Weber http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39&cpage=1#comment-78 Tracy Loken Weber Wed, 13 May 2009 13:19:41 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39#comment-78 We had a large gathering last week. Usually we print copies of the event for everyone that will be coming to the event. Instead of printing one for each we produced copies for about 1 for 3. So, we saved a large amount of paper and also all the things connected with printing copies. It was also well received. We had a large gathering last week. Usually we print copies of the event for everyone that will be coming to the event. Instead of printing one for each we produced copies for about 1 for 3. So, we saved a large amount of paper and also all the things connected with printing copies. It was also well received.

]]> Comment on Reducing Waste by weacireddeddy http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39&cpage=1#comment-74 weacireddeddy Mon, 11 May 2009 21:57:07 +0000 http://ssndnama.org/blog-greenhabit/?p=39#comment-74 I have just found this great forum with the subject on the organic farming . http://www.organic-farming.org Great ways to eat only good and healthy food. To prepere yourself for upcoming years of hunger. http://www.organic-farming.org There are arround 1000 members and 10000 of threads for you to read and participate in most likely one of the biggest problems on earth! http://www.organic-farming.org I have just found this great forum with the subject on the organic farming . http://www.organic-farming.org
Great ways to eat only good and healthy food. To prepere yourself for upcoming years of hunger.
http://www.organic-farming.org

There are arround 1000 members and 10000 of threads for you to read and participate in most likely
one of the biggest problems on earth!
http://www.organic-farming.org

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