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GreenGirlInc's blog · 2W ago

Mother’s Day the Eco Way

You care about the environment and your mom. How do you show both? For many moms it’s not about the gift so much as it is about what is behind the gift; your love. But, if you feel a kiss on the cheek and time spent with her is not enough, then let me offer [...]
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Finding Ways to Say “Happy Earth Day!”

Happy Earth Day! How are you celebrating today? Showing your support of Earth Day could be as simple as replacing an inefficient incandescent bulb with a new LED bulb, buying a reusable bag made from recycled material, planting a tree, shrub or other native plant in your yard, eating like a vegetari
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Do Not Fear Your Reusable Bags

Not long ago, June of 2010, a study came out that terrified a lot of consumers. The study said that reusable bags were riddled with bacteria. What was an eco-conscious consumer to do? At a minimum, wash those bags. Some people thought that another answer would be to stop pesky legislation to ban the
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Lovin’ Those LEDs

If you are still hanging on to those Edison bulbs, it is time to let go my friend. I understand; you just couldn’t embrace those compact fluorescent bulbs. The CFLs lacked the warmth and fire you desired, I get it. You were concerned about mercury in your home, disposal and radiation. Now you have a
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Keep Those Butts Where They Belong

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources put Wisconsin under a Red Flag Warning yesterday. A Red Flag Warning means the fire danger is very high due to conditions such as wind, dew point and very dry conditions, according to the local NBC affiliate WEAU. It was a dry winter and spring here in W
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Earth Hour 2012 is Here!

Well, I should say that Earth Hour is almost here. It actually begins tonight at 8:30. For some people it has already begun. Earth Hour is a world-wide movement to bring attention to global environmental issues. For one hour individuals, businesses and governments turn off the lights. The movement’s
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Vermicompost

I just wrote this story for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s newspaper The Spectator. I’m excited that UWEC is working towards a more sustainable future. Vermicompost is composting with worms. Vermicompost is something almost anyone can do, even if you don’t have a backyard.  A worm bin can
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GreenGirlInc's blog · 1M ago

Thanks for the Patience!

Thank-you, Green Girl Readers. I appreciate your patience and understanding while I deviated from my usual topic. I will post a green-related blog in the next few days. Do any of you have a specific green topic you would like to learn more about? Please post any suggestions in the comments section.
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