Posts Tagged ‘tips’

Green Zebras For Christmas

November 23rd, 2009
GZ Book Cover - 2010 Christmas small

Image courtesy of Green Zebra Guide

What is your favorite sustainable holiday gift idea?  One of seeking greener’s favorites is the Green Zebra Guide which features the best of healthy, sustainable living in Greater Vancouver.

The coupon book includes lifestyle tips and ideas and 300 exclusive offers from eco-friendly local businesses.  Consumers can literally save thousands of dollars at restaurants, grocery stores, spas, books and toy shops, yoga studio, eco-apparel boutiques, theatres, local attractions and getaways.   In Vancouver, the Green Zebra Guide costs $20 and sales support TB Vets Charitable Foundation.

For more info, check out the Green Zebra Guide online.


10 Ways To Reuse & Recycle Plastics

November 19th, 2009
freephoto1 apts 11 10 Ways To Reuse & Recycle Plastics

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Reusing and recycling plastics can be challenging everyday. How can you recycle more? Plastics Make It Possible offers great tips on reusing and recycling everyday plastics.

Here are their 10 tips:

1. “Find out which plastics are accepted for recycling in your community
and where they can be taken.”

2. “Know what to recycle with your bottles. A “bottle” is any container
with a neck or opening that’s smaller than its base.”

3. “Know what to recycle with your bags at grocery stores.”

4. “Clean and empty. Before tossing them in the recycle bin, make sure
bottles are appropriately rinsed and that caps are removed.”

5. “Bring bottles back to the bin. When bottles are emptied away from
home, store them in a backpack or briefcase, or simply leave them in
the car until arriving home to place in a recycle bin.”

» Read more: 10 Ways To Reuse & Recycle Plastics