Green lifestyles are evolving. I learn something new every day that I can incorporate into my green lifestyle. Recently, I've made some serious changes in how I eat, what I eat and who I listen to about my eating. That is how I connected with Blythe Metz. Her YouTube Channel, The WYTV, keeps me informed about healthy changes that can be simple and effective.
Here's my review of Blythe's Top 7 tips on Keeping It Green from Blythe Raw Live TV, January 20, 2012. She's really focused on what will make a difference in creating a green lifestyle!
#7 Pay Your Bills Online - simple, easy and saves time!
#6 Shop at Farmers Markets - local food, supporting local businesses and economies, again >>> simple!
#5 Stop Using Disposable Bags - we all have some reusable bags, take them with you!
#4 Use Reusable Water Bottles - most tap water is equal in quality or better than bottled water, fill the water bottle at home and save time & money!
#3 Get an Energy Efficient Appliance - from computers to dishwashers to water heaters, there are green options that make a huge impact on energy use.
#2 Plant a Garden - Blythe recommends connecting with My Edible Gardens & I'll also recommend asking for advice in your area while you're shopping at the Farmers Market ;~)
#1 Get an E-Reader - Kindle, IPad, Nook, so many choices to make life more green while ridding your life of stacks of glossy magazines that can't be recycled...
Do you have any other tips to share? Add them in the comments below!
Here's the entire scoop from Blythe... suggest while you're watching, subscribe to her YouTube Channel!
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Showing posts with label local businesses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label local businesses. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Get connected with local 3/50 project businesses
Recently I learned about the 3/50 Project and some of the local businesses in my community who are participating. The 3/50 Project has a simple concept. Each month pick 3 local businesses and spend a total of $50 in those 3 businesses. It's that simple!
The businesses that I found participating are Green in the Blue Ridge, Celtic Tides and Blue Collar Joe's. I LOVE all three businesses so it isn't really any chore for me to support them. What I did find interesting is that neighboring businesses and customers didn't even know about the program!
There are economic reasons to support 3/50 Project businesses. Out of every $100 spent in local businesses, $68 returns to the community, through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, as stated on the 3/50 Project website. The more compelling reason is that locally owned, small businesses are the backbone of communities, what makes each community unique, and reflects the values and flavor of the people who live there. If that uniqueness is lost, what makes any one place different from the next?
So my personal Green Goal for this summer travel season is to find 3/50 Project businesses wherever I go. I plan to support them by shopping there, review them on local search services and tell other people directly about the businesses I find. It's my small action to supporting local economies.
Comment here and share what you're doing to make a greener world!
The businesses that I found participating are Green in the Blue Ridge, Celtic Tides and Blue Collar Joe's. I LOVE all three businesses so it isn't really any chore for me to support them. What I did find interesting is that neighboring businesses and customers didn't even know about the program!
There are economic reasons to support 3/50 Project businesses. Out of every $100 spent in local businesses, $68 returns to the community, through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, as stated on the 3/50 Project website. The more compelling reason is that locally owned, small businesses are the backbone of communities, what makes each community unique, and reflects the values and flavor of the people who live there. If that uniqueness is lost, what makes any one place different from the next?
So my personal Green Goal for this summer travel season is to find 3/50 Project businesses wherever I go. I plan to support them by shopping there, review them on local search services and tell other people directly about the businesses I find. It's my small action to supporting local economies.
Comment here and share what you're doing to make a greener world!
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