by uuasheville | Jan 21, 2021 | Green Tips
Kitchen sponges are moist and full of food particles—everything bacteria need to thrive. To keep your sponge “healthy,” microwave the damp sponge on high for one minute
by uuasheville | Jan 14, 2021 | Green Tips
Save energy by keeping in your body heat. Long-sleeved sweaters can add between 2-4 degrees in added heat.
by uuasheville | Jan 7, 2021 | Green Tips
Before purchasing a product, consider how you will dispose it.
by uuasheville | Dec 24, 2020 | Green Tips
Do pick-up after your pets—cats as well as dogs. Fecal matter gets washed into the storm drains and is a source of pollution.
by uuasheville | Dec 17, 2020 | Green Tips
Packaging accounts for 40% of an average beer’s emissions when you factor in transportation. Good reason to buy local beer in cans. Applies to wine purchases as well.
by uuasheville | Dec 10, 2020 | Green Tips
Clothing made with polyester, nylon and acrylic are sources of plastic pollution when laundered. If synthetic clothes are washed in cold water, the release of the micro-plastics in the material is reduced. Another option: micro-plastic filters on washers.
