Top 10 for Earth Day (or more!) - a list by zoesah

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My top 10 products that get to the heart of conservation and awareness. Start with the idea of each of these and you won't get so overwhelmed with eco-guilt. **** Reduce packaging **** Remember reusable bags **** Support local farmers **** Give the gift of charity **** Watch the chemicals (esp. w/ kids!) **** Conserve resources (save $$$) *** Remember the pets!

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Environmentally Safe Insect Control - The Bug Blaster kills Whiteflies

3 people recommended this item

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I had some serious problems with aphids this year. Instead of using a chemical, I just sprayed the plants with the jet setting of my hose, knocking them off. However, it was very hard to get the underside of the leaf, thus leaving a substantial amount of insects. This product does just that with a 360 degree propulsion spray.

Convert your own wand or order theirs.

Aphids, mealy bugs, whiteflies and spider mites be gone.

Updated Sep 13, 2009

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snackTAXI

First to recommend

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My favorite thing right now: reusable sandwich bags and were created by a mom tired of using plastic bags. Lined and coated with nylon, which means they can go in the washer or just be wiped off. Some products are reusable but the longevity is in question, I wouldn't say that about these!

Lots of snazzy designs for kids and adults!

Updated Jul 20, 2009

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nomadneedles :: Worm Composting Bag

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How could this cute little thing be a vermicomposter? For those with less space (or less an inclination for the "typical" worm composter). Love it and will probably order one, as I am tired of actually throwing away my scraps ~ that don't get frozen for stock.

Updated Apr 5, 2009

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Charlie's Soap - Laundry Powder

9 people recommended this item

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I've been using this for over a year now and I probably won't ever switch detergents again. For two people (with one whom goes through lots of clothes), two little bags have lasted us almost 6 months. I regret all those repeated purchases of big plastic tubs of chemicals. This comes down to common sense. A 3 lb. bag is good for 80 loads!
Biodegradable
No residue
Coconut-based (via Green Mom Finds)

Updated Mar 4, 2009

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Homegrown Revolution T Shirts

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I love the idea of this t-shirt because it's saying that we can empower ourselves by being more self-sufficient. Not only with the prices of food lately, but we know what is being put into - or NOT put into - our food. Growing season is over and I'm sad. I had only two tomato plants and it gave me more than enough tomatoes for the summer!
I especially love it when websites provide info on their products that make you more informed on their environmental purpose. Here's what they say, "The environmentally safe screen printing process on these articles of clothing involve non-aerosol adhesives which reduce CFC emission into the ozone. Printing is done with non-toxic, water-based inks and post-production clean up involves filtering any excess inks with soybean and citrus based solvents through a filtration system to capture emulsion sediment and ink pigment for safe, non-toxic disposal."

Updated Oct 29, 2008

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Pretty Green

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I hesitate to put yet another shopping bag on here since there are hundreds, but it is too adorable.
100% cotton with cotton/poly lining
USA made (via EcoShopper.net)

Updated Apr 14, 2008

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LifeStraw

13 people recommended this item

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Okay, I'm gonna go there again. This is one of the best/smartest things I've seen in, well, FOREVER. Just $15 provides clean water for someone in need for an entire YEAR. Yeah, just $15. Wicked, huh? Well, I know what I'm doing with my allowence this month.......

Updated Sep 14, 2009

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Drought Buster downspout rainwater redistributor

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I'm not sure about you, but I am constantly watering parts of my garden here in Ohio. This attaches to your gutter, then you attach a hose to it. For those that don't have a rain barrel or those that do - use on a part of the house where there isn't one. They say 1" of water gives you 1,000 gallons of water. Conservation and saving money at its best. (via The Alternative Consumer)

Updated Oct 10, 2008

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MRS MEYERS Clean Day Surface Scrub

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I SWEAR by this stuff! For some reason they got rid of this surface scrub at the local store, but I'm willing to order online. It works miracles! You know that greasy stuff that accumulates under your (*eek) old electric burner? I've tried everything, until this stuff. Sprinkle it, wet it and lightly scrub. I use it on my counters, stove, sinks and inside my refrigerator. I DO NOT LIE ~ this product is heaven!!!

Lemon Verbena (my fave)
Basil
Lavender
Geranium

Updated Mar 4, 2009

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Sunlawn LMM-40 Push Reel Mower, Similar to Brill Luxus

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For smaller yards, it is much easier to pull this bad boy out than worry about gas and oil and starting and noise. Just seems ridiculous NOT to use it. (Over an acre, look into an electric)
Also, I will take this time to remind people to LEAVE THE GRASS CLIPPINGS ON THE LAWN! As long as the grass isn't so high that it's leaving huge clumps, those clippings are better for your grass (nitrogen=green) than any fertilizer. I'm an ex-landscape designer, so you can trust me. (via Ideal Bite)

Updated Apr 8, 2009

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