www.thatgreenblog.com http://www.thatgreenblog.com Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:53:26 +0000 en hourly 1 Saving The Environment: To Bike, Or Not To Bike http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/14/saving-the-environment-to-bike-or-not-to-bike/ http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/14/saving-the-environment-to-bike-or-not-to-bike/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.thatgreenblog.com/?p=10 A great way to help out the environment, and yourself is to bike to nearby areas, or even distant areas if you are able to without the use of public transportation or a car. This will help to decrease the amount of pollution that is gradually taking over the world. Biking is a popular method for many because the amount of money that can be saved on gas, especially with the high gas prices now a days. The short distances that you bike everyday will gradually add up, think about the efforts of many combined, it will make a difference.

In additional to making a difference for the world, you are helping yourself as well. Biking is a way to exercise which many people do not have the time to with the busy schedules. It is great to be out in the sun every now and then to absorb the natural vitamins the sun offers. This will help to boost your inner health and can possibly the beginning to a life changing future for you. Once many step outside of the box and try something new, other great traits will come along with it. You may be making more time to exercise before you know it!

]]> http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/14/saving-the-environment-to-bike-or-not-to-bike/feed/ 0 How To Begin Recycling In Your Own Home http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/12/how-to-begin-recycling-in-your-own-home/ http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/12/how-to-begin-recycling-in-your-own-home/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.thatgreenblog.com/?p=9 Although recycling is important, many people do not recycle properly. One of the first steps to recycling is to recycle correctly which may require a bit of research. Check online websites to make sure that you are recycling the proper way, determining whether a plastic container is garbage or recyclable. This will make a difference in the way you recycle. The internet offers many tips and suggestions as to how you can recycle and make a difference in the environment.

Another way to recycle within the house and promote family fun is to have the children involved. Make it an interesting activity where the children can learn and take part in recycling which includes testing their skills in separating items. This will help them to keep up the good habits and pass the message along to others. This is extremely important int he long run.

Find fun ways for the children to make arts and craft out of recycled objects. You can even make toys for them like a shaker made of beans and a water bottle. These are great ways to motivate children to be spontaneous and creative as well as increase the family time and bonds in the family.

]]> http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/12/how-to-begin-recycling-in-your-own-home/feed/ 0 Paper Or Plastic: Opting For Cloth Bags http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/11/paper-or-plastic-opting-for-cloth-bags/ http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/11/paper-or-plastic-opting-for-cloth-bags/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.thatgreenblog.com/?p=8 Recycling today means much more than turning in your empty soda bottles or cans for cash. Shopping bags made of cloth are becoming the popular way to save plastic or paper bags from piling up in landfills.

Cloth bags are very convenient–they fold up nicely and many can be kept inside of one cloth bag, making it simple to take a number of them when shopping. They are usually made of canvas or nylon, which makes them lightweight but very durable for holding heavy items. That means no more worrying about the bags ripping open when they are being carried to and from your car.

Another added benefit is that if these cloth bags get dirty, they can just be tossed into the washer and made good as new. If they get wrinkled afterwards, then just press or steam them back to their original condition.

No more worries about what to do with all of those other bags that you keep forgetting to recycle. Just keep the cloth bags handy in your pantry, or even in the trunk of your car, for your next shopping trip. They are convenient, clean, and sturdier than any plastic or paper bags out there today.

]]> http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/11/paper-or-plastic-opting-for-cloth-bags/feed/ 0 How To Turn Recyclables Into Art http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/10/how-to-turn-recyclables-into-art/ http://www.thatgreenblog.com/2011/10/10/how-to-turn-recyclables-into-art/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.thatgreenblog.com/?p=7 There are many products in your home that you can recycle and turn into art after using them. This is not only going to help you conserve materials and protect the environment, but it can also help you save money, get organized and add decor to your home. Glass is one of the easiest things that you can reuse several times in your home. Taking class wine bottles, washing them out, and wrapping them with twine or beads is a great way to create decor to put on shelves, in cases or on display.

Plastic containers can be used as Tupperware, to store crayons and crafts, or to put items in that need to go into storage. Old copies of papers or newspapers can be coloring pages for children who like to scribble and swirl, instead of using a fresh piece of paper for each child. These are just a few things that you can do to help save the natural resources we have here on earth. Call your local recycling center to find out where you can drop off other products, and to ask when pick up is. Most cities give discounts on water or trash for recycling so this may even save you some cash.

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