Here are some Green Tips from the Temple Aliyah newsletter. For the energy saving veterans of GreenNeedham many will be obvious and old hat but for novices they are a place to start or add. I plan to add to them on a regular basis and welcome your feedback and suggestions to dbjanda@yahoo.com, as well as …read more
Archive of posts tagged Green Tips
How to Reuse Egg Cartons
Finishing your eggs doesn’t have the be the end of the carton. Perfect for organizing small items like thumbtacks, safety pins, paper clips, even jewelry, egg cartons’ bottom halves make useful drawer or desk organizers. Green thumbs can use egg cartons as containers in which to start plants: Poke a few holes in the bottom, …read more
Keeping Warm This Winter
Adding a sweater and keeping your thermostat set a couple degrees cooler are smart ways to save some energy. Here are two other ways to save energy that will conserve resources and save you money. Install a programmable thermostat. Being able to turn down the heat for large chunks of time, such as at night …read more
Start a Compost Pile
From the Sierra Club: Cooler temperatures bring fallen leaves, and fallen leaves offer the chance to create nutrient-rich soil that will eventually help your spring garden bloom. Instead of cramming raked leaves into plastic bags that end up in landfills, use them to begin a compost pile. Decaying leaves are high in carbon, and will …read more
Save 10 Gallons of Water a Day
(From The Daily Green website) The old folk wisdom that says place a brick in your toilet’s water tank is partially correct: It’s an effortless way to save water, but a brick isn’t the best choice of object. Use a plastic bottle filled with water instead. Don’t worry, you don’t have to turn hippie and …read more
#5 Plastics Recycled at Whole Foods
Needham only recycles #1,2, and 3 plastics. I hate throwing away my yogurt containers and was happy to discover that Dedham’s new Whole Foods Market is participating in the “Gimme5″ program. The first time I brought my #5′s, I didn’t see any containers specifically labeled for #5 plastics, but the last time I was there, …read more
Updated Energy Star ratings for Televisions
Increased energy efficiency is finally coming to electronic devices in your home. As of May 1st, 2010, it became harder for TV manufacturers to earn an Energy Star label, which also meant it became easier for consumers to shop for and select a TV that uses less energy. Overall, televisions meeting the new Energy Star …read more
Killawatt EZ Usage and Tips
Green Needham Collaborative and NSTAR have donated two Kill-a-Watt EZ meters to the Needham Public Library for loan to library patrons. These handy devices allow you to measure the energy used by the appliances and other electric and electronic devices in your home. The Kill-a-Watt meters will be loaned out with their instruction manuals. A …read more
Recycling…water?
Water. Last month we had too much, and basements flooded. Last week we had too little and much of the Boston area had to boil their water in the wake of the pipe failure. How do you use water in your home? Do you empty your water glasses, or the kids’ water bottles into the …read more
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