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Eco Friendly Fundraising Ideas

Posted on July, 2011 Categories: Community Forum Hi there teachers, coaches and parents.  I'm always on the lookout for easy and profitable fund-raisers for my classroom.  But what I'm really interested in trying is an eco-friendly fundraiser, that the kids can do for a change.  If anyone has great ideas to share, I'd love to hear about it! Read more

Have you changed your light bulbs to LED's or CFL's yet?

Posted on June, 2011 Categories: Consumer Forum The phase out of incandescent light bulbs is coming.   If you have changed your bulbs to the new style, let us know which ones you used.   Add some comments relating to energy savings, and overall satisfaction with the new style of bulbs, as well. Read more

Can you Recycle Old, Broken Small Appliances?

Posted on May, 2011 Categories: Green Advisor Forum , Waste Management Forum A GreenAdvisor user would like to know if you can recycle old, broken small applicances, like tea kettles, coffee makers and power tools - instead of taking them to the landfill.  It is a good question, if anyone has an answer, post it here. Read more

Household Cleaning without using Chemicals

Posted on May, 2011 Categories: Consumer Forum , Green Advisor Forum I would like to see different household hints without using chemicals. I use vinegar for almost everything from cooking to laundry to cleaning! For cleaning I have a spray bottle with vinegar in and spray it on almost everything I clean. For cleaning sinks, tubs, toilets, appliances I spray vinegar then I use a bit of dish soap. Works every time and leaves things shining, disinfected, and deoderized with very little effort! Read more

Give Us Your Thoughts About Electric Vehicles and Hybrids

Posted on May, 2011 Categories: Green Advisor Forum , Transportation Forum Are the high fuel prices making you wish you owned an electric vehicle or hybrid?  We want to hear  from current owners of an electric vehicle / hybrid - and from consumers / businesses thinking about purchasing one of these vehicles in the near future. Read more

Is Your Community Bicycle Friendly?

Posted on May, 2011 Categories: Community Forum , Green Advisor Forum , Transportation Forum Cities like Portland and Minneapolis are actively promoting the use of bicycles as an eco friendly mode of  transportation - what is your community doing to encourage people to use their bicycles to help the environment? Read more

Geothermal, Solar, Wind - which one should you choose?

Posted on April, 2011 Categories: Energy Forum , Green Advisor Forum

Increasing energy costs are making people think seriously about installing a renewable energy system for their homes and businesses.  If you have constructive advice to give to people considering one of these renewable energy options - post it here!

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Building Green - Top Three Wishlist

Posted on April, 2011 Categories: Building Green Forum , Green Advisor Forum If you are or going to be buying, building or renovating a home in the near future,  let us know the Top Three  "green" features that would be on your  Building Green  Wishlist. Read more

Community - Green Initiatives

Posted on April, 2011 Categories: Community Forum , Green Advisor Forum

The most effective programs occur when community leaders, businesses, and consumers  work together to protect the environment.

We would like to hear about green initiatives happening in your community!

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Green Gardening - Eco-Tips

Posted on April, 2011 Categories: Green Advisor Forum , Leisure Forum There is increasing interest in gardening  without the use of pesticides and toxic chemicals.  What works for you?  Post your tips,  home remedies or tell us about eco-friendly products that work for you! Read more