Welcome, Steven!

All my friends and I, have had the best of times which brought us closer together. I never want this to end at all because my friendships have been so positive and have brought a positive affect in my life. So basicallly I want to recycle my friendships because I need those for life!!!

Where to start:

Save on gas by walking, biking, carpooling, or taking public transit.

Ditch expensive bottled water and drink tap water.

Substitute at least one vegetarian meal for meat each week.

Fix leaky faucets to save on your water bill.

Get a home-energy audit to see where you can reduce your power bill.

Start an organic garden to grow your own veggies and fruits.

Find books, CDs, and DVDs at your local library for free entertainment.

Borrow and… Continue

State of the World 2009:

Into a Warming World Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer to save on heating and cooling costs.

Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.

Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.

Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much… Continue

For my family and friends grilling just wouldn’t be grilling without the charcoal. Unfortunately, traditional charcoal isn’t that great for the earth. Luckily we can opt for eco-friendly charcoal. Eco-friendly charcoal includes lump charcoal, which is made from charred wood that’s harvested from sustainably managed forests, & pillow-shaped briquettes made from scrap wood without coal dust or unhealthy additives. So lets all try to take action with Eco Charcoal!!!

Clean your microwave with a natural homemade cleaner. It’s simple & easy…Just mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda or lemon juice and 1 cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for about five minutes or until the liquid boils and condensation builds up on the inside of the microwave. Wipe down & presto…Your microwave is as good as new!