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Although I stopped using plastic sandwich bags, Ziploc has initiated a new recycling program. Click here for the details. Thanks to Ziploc for creating the program, but I’ll continue using wax paper or reusable containers. What’s wax paper ? It’s a product that my mother used 50 years ago to wrap my sandwiches for school lunch. Read Full Story

I saw this story on television, now it has made it to print . This trend of constructing buildings from trash should continue. Read Full Story

I’ve always wondered if this could be done from the scraps I find on the roadside. And yes, a Texas builder is building homes from trash at very low prices. I love it. Read Full Story

What do you do with plastic bags that are not made of recyclable materials? Here are some suggestions from the morning newspaper (which is recyclable). Of course, I read the news online. Read Full Story

Here is a great article from AlterNet about one person’s quest to be sustainable in our unsustainable world. Read Full Story

I don’t understand how protecting and respecting the environment is anti-Christian, but there is a new group who warns us of the Green Dragon as reported in The Tennessean this morning. Oh, and there is a poll . I’m amazed at the results so far: Read Full Story

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers The average container ship can carry about 4,500 containers. This blog was viewed about 19,000 times in 2010. If each view were a shipping container, your blog would have filled about 4 fully loaded ships. In 2010, there were 98 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 1194 posts... Read Full Story

Here is a great link to conserving water. The article is written for college students, but the water conservation tips are relevant to all of us. Thanks to Jasmine Hall for sharing this link. Read Full Story

This is a great opportunity to serve: Shop with a clear conscience! Flood Restoration is a gift to all - both big and small. Where: River Plantation Section VII Of General George Patton Rd. off of Sawyer Brown Rd. When: Saturday, December 18th 2010 Time: 9:30 – 1:30 As you know River Plantation was hit very hard by the May 2010 floods, and although much has been restored there is still more left to do. So, please help HRWA bring Christmas early to those who still live there... Read Full Story