It's hard to believe it's been a year, but 365 green tips have been tweeted in the past 365 days! I started tweeting the green tip of the day on December 30, 2008, with the simple goal in mind to make sure I provided just one tip every day. It's been a huge success, and I have over 600 followers to date. In honor of 1 year of green tips, I've decided to make a special retweet of my initial tweet, which was simply this:
"Green Tip of the Day: Invest in a reusable bamboo utensil travel set & eliminate the use of plasticware when at work, on the road or traveling."
What I was referring to was the bamboo utensil set, a reusable set of wooden utensils contained in a locally sewn cloth wrap. As the year has gone on, I've continued to not only tweet the green tip of the day, but retweet other resourceful green Twitter users interesting comments and tips.
In the upcoming year, my goal for green tip of the day is to reach out to as many people as possible and spread the word about going green. With just 140 characters per tip, I think it will be doable for most people.
May everyone have a great New Year, we'll see you in 2010 for the first new green tip of the day and post here on the green living tips blog!
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Green Living Tips Blog Retrospective - Part 4
We've come to the final installment of our retrospective of our past posts here on the green living tips blog. On this post, we'll be reviewing posts 76-100 with a brief sentence or two description along with a link to that previous post. In this post, you'll read about the new product, I Am Not a Paper Cup, find some of our latest reusable bags, SIGG bottles, and more eco friendly products, as well as other green tips from the past few months. Here's a countdown:
76. If you haven't tried out the I Am Not a Paper Cup product yet, it's a great replacement for your disposable coffee cup that really keeps it piping hot. And, it's reusable!
77. In the summer, there are so many options on where to get your produce. I think we can all agree that local is better tasting and better for the environment, but if it came down to it, would you choose the farmer's market or farm stand?
78. In September, we rolled out 4 brand new reusable shopping tote bags, like our save the turtles bag. Have a look!
79. We welcomed autumn in with these 10 eco friendly tips for the fall season, from back to school tips to energy saving maintenance.
80. Our reusable bag contest for September was announced on September 28th, and it was a big hit with our readers. When will the next contest be announced? You'll just have to keep reading this blog to find out!
81. Adding to our lineup of green products, we've added our reusable SIGG bottles, which you can find here. Custom images with green recycling themes and environmental themes are what you'll see!
82. Boosting your veggie intake isn't just good for you, it's good for the environment. That's why many environmentalists are vegan. Even if you eat meat, reducing meat consumption and increasing vegetable consumption will make you healthier, and reduce the toll on our environment.
83. The winter is upon us, did you winterize your home before the cold weather hit? It saves money, and prevents valuable energy from escaping from your home.
84. Next Halloween, take the environment into consideration with these green tips for Halloween.
85. We announced the winner of the September reusable bag contest on this post! Congratulations!
86. The November reusable bag contest featured our reusable gift bags. These were a big hit this holiday season, and prevented plenty of wrapping paper from being thrown in the landfill!
87. We came up with twelve ways to go green for Thanksgiving, from the food to the shopping and leftovers on this Turkey Day post. Gobble!
88. Avoid mercury in fish by reading which fish are on the safe list, and which ones you should avoid on this post. We can still eat fish, but you should be aware of which fish!
89. There's snow on the ground, it's freezing cold, and we're moving around less. It's winter! We check our cars, our houses... but did you prepare your body for winter this season?
90. Want a quick fix to reduce your energy bill? This one easy step will do just that!
91. Who wants an extra serving of BPA? Not me! Exclude it from your lunch by making the switch to eco friendly BPA free sandwich bags. They aren't disposal either, so you'll be doing the environment a favor!
92. For the holidays, we introduced our polar bear, penguin, Frosty and holiday reusable gift bags! These also make great gifts, or if you'd like to have your own special holiday bag to carry around with you, for groceries, the office, shopping and more.
93. Every contest has a winner, and this one received not one bags, but two bags for the holidays! Stop by and wish your congratulations to the winner.
94. The holiday season is a great time to go green, and Chartreuse has a number of ways that can help you do just that! These affordable green gifts will make great stocking stuffers, housewarming gifts, gifts for a Yankee swap, Secret Santa, or for your anyone that appreciates the environment!
95. It's harder to stay healthy during the cold winter months, when produce prices rise, and fresh vegetables get harder and harder to come by. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can still introduce vegetables into your winter diet this year.
96. We celebrated our 101st post by starting this retrospective on this post.
97. In the next 25 posts, we aggregated them into 25 easy green tips.
98. And finally, we offered 25 ways to be more eco friendly on our last post through offering more information from past blogs.
99. Today, we created this post, our final retrospective, part 4. Yes, the next post will be a regular post, we promise!
100. And as our final link that we might suggest to you, why not become a follower of our blog? You can find the follow button on the right hand sidebar. You can also follow me on Twitter for the green tip of the day, posted daily!
Thank you to all of our readers for the past 100+ posts, it's been wonderful, and we look forward to our next 100 posts where we can offer more green living tips, information, contests, and other eco friendly fun ideas!
76. If you haven't tried out the I Am Not a Paper Cup product yet, it's a great replacement for your disposable coffee cup that really keeps it piping hot. And, it's reusable!
77. In the summer, there are so many options on where to get your produce. I think we can all agree that local is better tasting and better for the environment, but if it came down to it, would you choose the farmer's market or farm stand?
78. In September, we rolled out 4 brand new reusable shopping tote bags, like our save the turtles bag. Have a look!
79. We welcomed autumn in with these 10 eco friendly tips for the fall season, from back to school tips to energy saving maintenance.
80. Our reusable bag contest for September was announced on September 28th, and it was a big hit with our readers. When will the next contest be announced? You'll just have to keep reading this blog to find out!
81. Adding to our lineup of green products, we've added our reusable SIGG bottles, which you can find here. Custom images with green recycling themes and environmental themes are what you'll see!
82. Boosting your veggie intake isn't just good for you, it's good for the environment. That's why many environmentalists are vegan. Even if you eat meat, reducing meat consumption and increasing vegetable consumption will make you healthier, and reduce the toll on our environment.
83. The winter is upon us, did you winterize your home before the cold weather hit? It saves money, and prevents valuable energy from escaping from your home.
84. Next Halloween, take the environment into consideration with these green tips for Halloween.
85. We announced the winner of the September reusable bag contest on this post! Congratulations!86. The November reusable bag contest featured our reusable gift bags. These were a big hit this holiday season, and prevented plenty of wrapping paper from being thrown in the landfill!
87. We came up with twelve ways to go green for Thanksgiving, from the food to the shopping and leftovers on this Turkey Day post. Gobble!
88. Avoid mercury in fish by reading which fish are on the safe list, and which ones you should avoid on this post. We can still eat fish, but you should be aware of which fish!
89. There's snow on the ground, it's freezing cold, and we're moving around less. It's winter! We check our cars, our houses... but did you prepare your body for winter this season?
90. Want a quick fix to reduce your energy bill? This one easy step will do just that!
91. Who wants an extra serving of BPA? Not me! Exclude it from your lunch by making the switch to eco friendly BPA free sandwich bags. They aren't disposal either, so you'll be doing the environment a favor!
92. For the holidays, we introduced our polar bear, penguin, Frosty and holiday reusable gift bags! These also make great gifts, or if you'd like to have your own special holiday bag to carry around with you, for groceries, the office, shopping and more.
93. Every contest has a winner, and this one received not one bags, but two bags for the holidays! Stop by and wish your congratulations to the winner.
94. The holiday season is a great time to go green, and Chartreuse has a number of ways that can help you do just that! These affordable green gifts will make great stocking stuffers, housewarming gifts, gifts for a Yankee swap, Secret Santa, or for your anyone that appreciates the environment!
95. It's harder to stay healthy during the cold winter months, when produce prices rise, and fresh vegetables get harder and harder to come by. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can still introduce vegetables into your winter diet this year.
96. We celebrated our 101st post by starting this retrospective on this post.
97. In the next 25 posts, we aggregated them into 25 easy green tips.
98. And finally, we offered 25 ways to be more eco friendly on our last post through offering more information from past blogs.
99. Today, we created this post, our final retrospective, part 4. Yes, the next post will be a regular post, we promise!
100. And as our final link that we might suggest to you, why not become a follower of our blog? You can find the follow button on the right hand sidebar. You can also follow me on Twitter for the green tip of the day, posted daily!
Thank you to all of our readers for the past 100+ posts, it's been wonderful, and we look forward to our next 100 posts where we can offer more green living tips, information, contests, and other eco friendly fun ideas!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
25 Easy Green Tips
On our last post, we briefly reviewed our first 25 green living posts, which were on topics ranging from paint disposal to balloons. Today, we're continuing on with 25 more easy green tips from our own blog, done Twitter style in an easy-to-read 140 characters or so (or as short as possible!). Let's dive right in and review some of our past green blog posts! We'll start at #26, since this is part 2 of 4.
25 Easy Green Tips (part 2 - posts 26-50)
26. Sarah Palin was new on the political scene in September of 2008 - brand new. No one was sure of her viewpoint on green issues, but this post helps set the record straight on Palin's stance on climate change, among other issues.
27. Concerned voters weren't getting the facts they need before the 2008 election, so this easy comparison laid out everything on the table for Obama and McCain.
28. September 2008 was the month we chose the fall foliage tote as our bag of the month. A beautiful fall foliage themed bag!
29. Have extra pens, pencils, and art supplies? Schools could use them! See how you can donate your old school supplies on this post.
30. Read how garbage disposals are wasting water, energy and resources on this post.
31. Curious about those plastic bottle numbers, and what they mean? Decode and demystify!
32. Some fruits and veggies are more important to buy organic than others, for how they're farmed, how penetrable the skin is to pesticide, and and what pesticides are used on them. Read up on what fruits to buy organic here on post #32.
33. We get free mousepads from time to time from computers, and sometimes they just plain old fall apart. Reuse your old mousepads with these quick tips!
34. Put those old Duracells aside and find out how to recycle old batteries on this post.
35. Yes, you can recycle your old pizza boxes! It's possible, yes (most of the time).
36. Composting with coffee grinds keeps your soil rich, and really helps in new plant growth. Give it a try!
37. In October '08, we rolled out our popular reusable trick or treat bags just in time for Halloween. Washable, durable, and they store away nicely.
38. 2009 had some great green tax breaks. What will 2010 hold for green tax advantages?
39. The Amazon Kindle was not only an innovation in publishing, but also a milestone in green living. Someday, we might all be reading these on Sunday morning instead of our throw-away newspapers!
40. Cellphones have many toxic parts to them, so you should consider recycling your old cellphones.
41. Looking for a unique, all-in-one green shopping experience? Find great green gift ideas and eco friendly products on this post.
42. This unique company has found ways to recycle flip flops into creative pieces of artwork that will really impress you, like their colorful animal sculptures.
43. Think you're a recycling pro? Well, you might not have thought of these ten ideas on recycling here.
44. Feel that cold blast coming in through the front door? You might need to install weatherstripping in your home. It's fast, easy, cheap, and will save you money, while keeping your house warmer.
45. Real trees, fake trees? How about potted Christmas trees instead?
46. The debate between real vs. fake Christmas trees really heated up on this debate page. Swing in and state your side!
47. Can vegetables make your life greener? Yes! Even if you introduce more veggies into your diet (not all people can go vegan!).
48. Haven't made the switch to tap water? This debate might make you rethink your drinking habits, based on the effects of bottled water on the environment. Another interactive debate!
49. Travelling is one of the most resource-consuming activities we all take part in. To lighten your carbon footprint, these green travel tips will help!
50. It's the perfect time of year to make your own bird feeder ornament! This is fun for kids especially, and the birds will love it in these cold months.
On our next post, we'll be reviewing posts 51-75. Continue on to the eco friendly tips post here! Until then, follow me on Twitter for the green tip of the day, posted daily!
25 Easy Green Tips (part 2 - posts 26-50)
26. Sarah Palin was new on the political scene in September of 2008 - brand new. No one was sure of her viewpoint on green issues, but this post helps set the record straight on Palin's stance on climate change, among other issues.
27. Concerned voters weren't getting the facts they need before the 2008 election, so this easy comparison laid out everything on the table for Obama and McCain.
28. September 2008 was the month we chose the fall foliage tote as our bag of the month. A beautiful fall foliage themed bag!
29. Have extra pens, pencils, and art supplies? Schools could use them! See how you can donate your old school supplies on this post.
30. Read how garbage disposals are wasting water, energy and resources on this post.
31. Curious about those plastic bottle numbers, and what they mean? Decode and demystify!
32. Some fruits and veggies are more important to buy organic than others, for how they're farmed, how penetrable the skin is to pesticide, and and what pesticides are used on them. Read up on what fruits to buy organic here on post #32.
33. We get free mousepads from time to time from computers, and sometimes they just plain old fall apart. Reuse your old mousepads with these quick tips!
34. Put those old Duracells aside and find out how to recycle old batteries on this post.
35. Yes, you can recycle your old pizza boxes! It's possible, yes (most of the time).
36. Composting with coffee grinds keeps your soil rich, and really helps in new plant growth. Give it a try!
37. In October '08, we rolled out our popular reusable trick or treat bags just in time for Halloween. Washable, durable, and they store away nicely.
38. 2009 had some great green tax breaks. What will 2010 hold for green tax advantages?
39. The Amazon Kindle was not only an innovation in publishing, but also a milestone in green living. Someday, we might all be reading these on Sunday morning instead of our throw-away newspapers!
40. Cellphones have many toxic parts to them, so you should consider recycling your old cellphones.
41. Looking for a unique, all-in-one green shopping experience? Find great green gift ideas and eco friendly products on this post.
42. This unique company has found ways to recycle flip flops into creative pieces of artwork that will really impress you, like their colorful animal sculptures.
43. Think you're a recycling pro? Well, you might not have thought of these ten ideas on recycling here.
44. Feel that cold blast coming in through the front door? You might need to install weatherstripping in your home. It's fast, easy, cheap, and will save you money, while keeping your house warmer.
45. Real trees, fake trees? How about potted Christmas trees instead?
46. The debate between real vs. fake Christmas trees really heated up on this debate page. Swing in and state your side!
47. Can vegetables make your life greener? Yes! Even if you introduce more veggies into your diet (not all people can go vegan!).
48. Haven't made the switch to tap water? This debate might make you rethink your drinking habits, based on the effects of bottled water on the environment. Another interactive debate!
49. Travelling is one of the most resource-consuming activities we all take part in. To lighten your carbon footprint, these green travel tips will help!50. It's the perfect time of year to make your own bird feeder ornament! This is fun for kids especially, and the birds will love it in these cold months.
On our next post, we'll be reviewing posts 51-75. Continue on to the eco friendly tips post here! Until then, follow me on Twitter for the green tip of the day, posted daily!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Our 101st Post! The Past 100 Green Living Tips from our Blog...
Over the past 100 posts, we've learned quite a bit about green living and blogging itself. In this post, our 101st post, we'll review our past 101 posts with a brief one sentence review of what you can find on that post. It's our way of looking back at our accomplishments of each post, and a great way for you to find some of our best green tips. So here they are, listed from earliest to the most recent! We'll be breaking this post down into 4 parts. Enjoy, and thank you everyone for reading the green tips blog over the past 100 posts!
Our First 25 Green Living Tips Posts
1. In our first post, we simply introduced ourselves and gave a link to read our "why use reusable bags" page. A simple welcome to our blog introduction.
2. Try out some indoor plants for fresher air all year long, especially in those winter months.
3. Find out some of the benefits of switching to CFL bulbs in this post on greening your budget.
4. Experience local farm fresh taste all year with a CSA near you!
5. Make the switch to tap water from bottled water and save some cash, and spare yourself the BPA.
6. Maintain your car and save money on fuel expenses, tires, engine repairs, and not to mention keep the environment and our air less polluted.
7. Properly dispose of paint to avoid these potentially hazardous chemicals and ingredients from leeching into our environment.
8. VOC, aka volatile organic compounds, can be found in many plastics and man-made items. Avoid them whenever possible, if possible!
9. Save cash on packaging supplies by reusing and looking for green and often free alternatives whether you're an Ebay seller, shipper, or small business owner.
10. Turn down the fridge temperature and save a boatload of money on your electric bill every month.
11. Find the reusable bag of the month for August 2008 on this post dedicated to our special bird bag!
12. Reduce pesticide exposure on produce by following some simple steps.
13. Considering a hybrid car? Learn which hybrids were good, bad, and the best on this post.
14. All cities were not created equal. Find out if your city is walkable or more car-friendly on this useful post.
15. Turns out that VOC can be found in many more things than originally thought!
16. In August '08, we reviewed some of the greenest hybrids to come out at the time, some of which are still on the top list.
17. Chevrolet announced an innovation in green technology in the Chevy Volt, a largely electric car that can potentially burn zero fuel!
18. Pepsi had a great campaign in 2008 to encourage more Pepsi drinkers to recycle their aluminum cans.
19. Find the nearest recycling center to you with these fast and easy websites at your disposal.
20. Despite having many benefits, CFL bulbs do have some downsides that you should be aware of.
21. Recycle those strange, odd, and unusable-to-you items here.
22. Clothing can always be recycled, as you'll find out here, no matter what.
23. Don't let go of balloons, they do have some negative consequences on our local wildlife.
24. Cut down on back to school waste by reusing, cutting back, and recycling every September.
25. This is one of our reader's favorite posts. Ever wonder what world without recycling would be like? What if no one recycled? We've imagined the possibilities on this post, What Not Recycling Will Do to You.
Continue on to part two here!
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