Archive for the ‘Green Scene’ Category
Castile Soap Saves the Planet
Over the weekend, I started writing several blog posts about what I’m doing to improve my life and systematically lessen my impact on the planet. I think about these things all the time and am always trying to figure out how to share my discoveries, especially the really easy ones, with my friends and the [...]
An article I wrote applying for a writing job
I love writing almost as much as I love photography. If I can find a way to do both in my life, I will be truly happy. Here is a short article I submitted applying for a writing job for a multi-topic website. The site is along the lines of About.com, but you get paid [...]
Conquering Eco-Guilt and Saving Money
Several years ago I signed up with a company called Green Dimes; they’re a company that does all the hard work of removing you from marketing and catalog mailing lists. It was around $36 a year and I figured it was worth saving me the aggravation.
Sometime at some point, our subscription expired and we [...]
Toilet Sink Combo Saves the Planet!
In my life-long quest to live more efficiently and eco-friendly, we’ve purchased and installed a toilet/sink combo. Undoubtedly, you’re asking yourself why anyone would need a toilet/sink combo. What’s the point and why would you wash your hands with toilet water? I find myself answering (as best I can) these questions to just about everyone. [...]
In My Garden
Spring is definitely here! Winter seemed a bit longer than usual this year…or perhaps this drafty old house makes it seem that way. Either way, the air is warming up to what one might consider: Absolutely perfect Southern California weather. I’m fond of saying that this is the time when tourists come to visit and [...]
It Takes More Than Luck
Today when I was exiting the Whole Foods in East Pasadena, I was approached by two members of the environmental group Greenpeace. They asked simply, “Do you have a few minutes to talk about Greenpeace?” I replied frankly, “No actually, I don’t, sorry.” Because Greenpeacers are aggressive, they followed that by saying, “Don’t you want [...]
Pasadena: Really Really FREE Market
I read about Really Really Free Markets about a year ago. I thought, what an awesome idea! What a shit-ton of work! Thus, I thought about it, but never actually built up the gumption to actually hold one. The idea is simple: Find a location, get people involved, give stuff away for free. No charge [...]
The Apricots of Wrath
The apricots are in!
This morning as I was making my coffee, I looked out the window and there they were. Delicious little orange rounds hanging from the tree. I realized at once that the squirrels are quick harvesters and dragged my boyfriend out to the yard so we could beat them to the punch. [...]
Greening My Car
A friend that I’ve known since 1st grade is getting married this weekend. I’m driving up to Bakersfield for the happy event (which by the way, is taking place in a cemetery – so jealous!). In preparation for my trip, I’m getting my oil changed, checking my tire pressure, and having the car washed.
I [...]
Craigslist Notes Rise in Gas Guzzlers
Craigslist recently posted on their blog that they’ve noticed a 120% rise in trucks and recreational vehicles in their automotive ads section. I guess this means people are finally unloading their monster trucks and going for something economical and better for the planet. Let’s hope, huh?
On that note, it’s time to think about getting [...]
