This week's Sustainable Saturday is the second part of a new Series called Getting to Green. This Series will focus on easy, cost-effective ways to implement green ideas or concepts throughout your home and life. You can read the first part of this series here: Sustainable Saturday - 10 Tips for Getting to Green in the Kitchen.
10 Tips for Getting to Green in the Bedroom
1. Launder Sheets and pillowcases once a week to remove dust, body oil and dust mites that love to set up camp in your bed. Sheets and pillow cases provide protection for both your mattress pad and keep the top covers (blankets, comforters, quilts, etc.) protected from your skin, oils, etc. Launder your bedding once a week to keep the dust, body oil and dust mites at bay. Another great tip is to pull back your top covers to allow the bed to air out (while you are in the shower) and then make your bed afterwards. This too will help to keep dust mites to a minimum.
If you are in the market for new sheets try to avoid labels such as “easy care” or “no iron”. Look for sheets that are made of earth-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.
2. Launder the Mattress Pad at least once a month. Look for mattress pads that are made of earth-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.
3. Blankets - Top covers including blankets, comforters, quilts, etc. should be laundered every 3 to 4 months. Look for blankets that are made of earth-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp and organic cotton.
4. Comforters - Top covers including blankets, comforters, quilts, etc. should be laundered every 3 to 4 months.
5. Vacuum the mattress itself to remove dust mites. Mattresses because they are made from flammable material, are treated with fire retardants PBDE (poly-brominated diphenyl ether). Look for mattresses that do not contain toxic chemicals from fire retardants, foam or stain-resistant chemicals. Look for mattresses that are green with no toxic chemicals, latex mattresses or cover your mattress and pillows with protective covers.
6. Purchase Quality Furniture - If you are purchasing new furniture, look for furniture that is made of solid wood and is preferably FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified wood. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world’s forests.
7. Consider Hard Surface Flooring - If you have hard surface flooring underneath wall-to-wall carpet, consider removing the carpet to expose hard surface flooring such as hard wood floors. If you are remodeling, consider replacing wall-to-wall carpet with hard surface flooring. Carpet is full of all kinds of dust and other contaminants because it can NEVER be cleaned 100%.
8. Use Green Cleaning Products or make your own.
9. Promote Good Indoor Air Quality - Skip to air freshener in the bedroom (and everywhere else unless it's environmentally friendly product) and allow the room that you spend so much time sleeping in have excellent indoor air quality. Remember to open a window even in the winter months to allow some fresh air. If you have dry cleaning make sure you to allow to properly air out before placing in your bedroom closet.
10. Minimize clutter by donating unwanted or unused clothing and shoes to charity.
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National Geographic's New Green Guide
National Geographic's New Green Guide - New & Improved!
As I've mentioned before, probably one of my favorite resources when it comes to a more sustainable or green lifestyle is National Geographic's Green Guide. This online resource is full of Environmental News, Green Living Ideas, Green Living Videos and Buying Guides.
The Green Guide Buying Guides are probably my favorite resource available on this site and feature guides for many items in your home, in the garden and even cars. The picture above is for the Buying Guide for Hot Water Heaters and features a picture of a Solar Hot Water Heater (also called Solar Thermal).
As I've mentioned before, probably one of my favorite resources when it comes to a more sustainable or green lifestyle is National Geographic's Green Guide. This online resource is full of Environmental News, Green Living Ideas, Green Living Videos and Buying Guides.
The Green Guide Buying Guides are probably my favorite resource available on this site and feature guides for many items in your home, in the garden and even cars. The picture above is for the Buying Guide for Hot Water Heaters and features a picture of a Solar Hot Water Heater (also called Solar Thermal).
Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals (Ohio)
You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here. These prices are valid from February 9th thru February 15th.
You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.
Sales appear to be regional or even by State. Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.
One Day Deals!
| On Friday, February 11 Only |
| USA Wild Caught Lobster Tails |
| 3-4 oz. tails. Great steamed, broiled, or grilled! Pair with our Garlic Butter for a delectable dinner for two. Talk about a perfect couple! |
| Sale $5.99/ea |
| Reg. $8.99/ea |
YOU SAVE $3! Also check out some of our Hot Weekend Deals! (Feb. 11-13): Chicken Drumsticks Sale! $1.69/lb (Reg. $2.49/lb - you save $0.80/lb!) Chicken Drumsticks Value Pack Sale! $1.69/lb (Reg. $1.99/lb - you save $0.30/lb!) |
This Week's Hot Deals!
CALIFORNIA Cara Cara Oranges
Extremely sweet, juicy and seedless! Perfect for breakfast or try adding to a spinach salad.
Sale! 10 for $10
Reg. $1.50 ea
WASHINGTON Organic Anjou Pears
Firm yet sweet and juicy — Makes beautiful pear tarts! Also great for poaching.
Sale! $1.79 lb
Reg. $2.49 lb
Porterhouse or T-Bone Beef Steak
Great broiled with garlic butter or try with one of our dry rubs!
Sale! $10.99 lb
Reg. $13.99 lb
FROM OUR BUTCHER Split Chicken Breast
Dinner tonight! Excellent roasted with garilc and herbs.
Sale! $2.99 lb
Reg. $3.99 lb
FRESH, FARM-RAISED Whole Branzini (European Sea Bass)
Great baked whole and rubbed with Olive oil and Bosari salt!
Sale! $7.99 lb
Reg. $9.99 lb
THE CRAB LADIES Original Gluten-free Crab Cakes
Just brown and serve!
Sale! $6.99 4 oz
Sale! $14.99 8 oz
Reg. $8.99–$17.99 ea
RW KNUDSEN Organic Juice Blends
Selected Varieties
Sale! 2 for $6 32 oz
Reg. $4.39 ea
Wensleydale with Cranberries
Beautiful and delicious addition to any cheese plate!
Sale! $11.99 lb
Reg. $17.99 lb
ANNIE’S HOMEGROWN Mac & Cheese
Selected Varieties
Sale! 3 for $4
Reg. $1.99 ea
NAYA Natural Spring Water
100% rPET bottles!
Sale! 5 for $5 1.5 L
Reg. $1.49 ea
THREE SISTERS Hot Cereals
Selected Varieties
Sale! 2 for $3
Reg. $2.49 ea
EVOL. Bowls
Made-from-scratch, protein and fiber packed, gluten-free bowls of deliciousness! Selected varieties.
Sale! 2 for $7
Reg. $4.99 ea
EVOL. Burritos
Selected Varieties
Sale! 2 for $4
Reg. $3.19 ea
ALLEGRO Drinking Chocolates
Warm up on a cold day!
Sale! $5.99 ea
Reg. $9.99 ea
FROM OUR KITCHEN
Almond Crusted Chicken with Fig & Brie Leave the entrée to us!
Sale! $8.99 lb
Reg. $11.99 lb
PACIFICA Persian Rose Soy Candle
Delicate, elegant and classic. Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Sale! $10
Reg. $16.00 ea
You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.
Burpee - Garden Coach via Smart Phone!
Introducing the Burpee Garden Coach™
Want to get helpful gardening information on your mobile phone? Then meet your Burpee Garden Coach! Begin by texting your zip code to 80998. You'll receive gardening reminders, access to local weather forecasts, have the ability to create your own gardening journal, and more — all on your smart phone! The Coach is sharing tips now with gardeners across the country. Sign up today! It's free! (Message and data rates may apply)
Get in on the chat
Tune in to #gardenchat on Twitter this Monday, February 7, at 9 pm EST / 8 pm CST. Joe Lamp'l and the "Growing A Greener World" cast will be answering your questions and sharing tips for gardening success! They're offering FREE 'Garden Fresh' gardening guides to 100 lucky folks who join the #gardenchat broadcast. Don't miss it!
Sustainable Saturday - 10 Tips for Getting to Green in the Kitchen
This week's Sustainable Saturday is the first part of a new Series called Getting to Green. This Series will focus on easy, cost-effective ways to implement green ideas or concepts throughout your home and life.
10 Tips for Getting to Green in the Kitchen
This is probably one of my favorite places to implement green ideas and a terrific place for easy, low cost, high impact sustainable practices.
1. Recycle metal, plastic and glass containers.
2. Recycle paper and cardboard containers.
3. Compost fruit and vegetable waste (Also coffee filters, coffee grounds and egg shells). Read about how to get started with composting including building a outdoor compost bin out of pallets here.
4. Use compostable or biodegradable products where possible. You can purchase a variety of products that are compostable such as sponges, paper plates and utensils.
5. Use cloth napkins
6. Use dish towels
7. Store food in reusable (glass) containers, not plastic baggies or wrap.
8. Use environmentally friendly cleaners, dish soaps and dishwasher detergent or make your own.
9. Plant an herb container garden
10. Unplug appliances that are used infrequently
2 Additional Tips for Getting to Green in the Kitchen: (These items have added cost associated with them, but are valuable if you are remodeling or need to replace a fixture or appliances).
11. Purchase a "Low-Flow" Kitchen Faucet
12. Replace appliances with Energy Star Appliances (Dishwasher and Refrigerator)
10 Tips for Getting to Green in the Kitchen
This is probably one of my favorite places to implement green ideas and a terrific place for easy, low cost, high impact sustainable practices.
2. Recycle paper and cardboard containers.
3. Compost fruit and vegetable waste (Also coffee filters, coffee grounds and egg shells). Read about how to get started with composting including building a outdoor compost bin out of pallets here.
4. Use compostable or biodegradable products where possible. You can purchase a variety of products that are compostable such as sponges, paper plates and utensils.
5. Use cloth napkins
6. Use dish towels
7. Store food in reusable (glass) containers, not plastic baggies or wrap.
8. Use environmentally friendly cleaners, dish soaps and dishwasher detergent or make your own.
9. Plant an herb container garden
10. Unplug appliances that are used infrequently
2 Additional Tips for Getting to Green in the Kitchen: (These items have added cost associated with them, but are valuable if you are remodeling or need to replace a fixture or appliances).
11. Purchase a "Low-Flow" Kitchen Faucet
12. Replace appliances with Energy Star Appliances (Dishwasher and Refrigerator)
Whole Foods Market® - This Week's Hot Deals (Ohio)
You can check out all of Whole Foods Market® Hot Deals here. These prices are valid from January 28th thru February 5th.
You can read all about the current coupon deals available in both the whole deal and available to print online here.
Sales appear to be regional or even by State. Please confirm with your store their coupon policy as some stores will allow you to use one manufacturer coupon + one Whole Foods coupon per item.
One Day Deals!
This Week's Hot Deals!
You can check out many more deals at Whole Foods by visiting Your Green Helper, helping moms save while going green.
FREE! Gardening Kit from Annie's (with purchase)
Between February 1 and April 30, 2011, buy 2 Annie’s products and receive a FREE Root 4 Kids Gardening kit with gardening gloves and heirloom seeds!
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